Master’s Degrees in Zoology
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Education Levels of Zoology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 298 students 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 | 298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 187 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in zoology. About 60.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 181 |
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 | 26 |
| White | 213 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UF. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in zoology from UC Davis. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% 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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in zoology from Colorado State.
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 $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Canisius. Of these students, 94% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at UW. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The zoology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Mississippi State.
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 $9,375 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,225 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from Bergin University of Canine Studies. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in zoology from NC State. About 67% of this group were women, and 8% 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. The zoology program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. About 70% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% 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 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in zoology from UGA. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at Michigan State.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The zoology program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The zoology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to zoology majors at OHIO Athens.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in zoology from Cornell. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to zoology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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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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