Master’s Degrees in Zoology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 314 people earned their master's degree in zoology. This earns it the #183 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in zoology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 241 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Zoology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in zoology is $30,757. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,143 and the high is $33,372.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in zoology is $38,072. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,072 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,072.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in zoology. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 121 |
| Women | 193 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of zoology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 207 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Zoology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a master’s degree in zoology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in zoology from UF. Of these students, 54% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in zoology from UNL. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in zoology from Colorado State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Canisius College. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in zoology from Canisius. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in zoology from OSU. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW.
The 8th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in zoology from Mississippi State. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from SIUC.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from NC State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Bergin University of Canine Studies is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from Bergin University of Canine Studies.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from UGA.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from Michigan State. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in zoology. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for zoology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in zoology from UMN Twin Cities.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from UH Manoa. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from Cornell. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in zoology. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Zoology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 149 | |
| 82 | |
| 31 | |
| 23 | |
| 20 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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