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#1 #1 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 215 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $49,648
#2 #2 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,550 Median Starting Salary $52,406
#3 #3 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Berry College Mount Berry, GA At Berry College, the most popular majors students pursue are Zoology/Animal Biology, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Berry College awards 35 degrees annually to Zoology/Animal Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Est. Net Price * $25,383 Median Starting Salary $56,407
#4 #4 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $53,293
#5 #5 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#6 #6 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 29 degrees to students majoring in Zoology/Animal Biology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Est. Net Price * $23,826 Median Starting Salary $55,348
#7 #7 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,828 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#8 #8 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 188 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,923 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#9 #9 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#10 #10 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Malone University grants 22 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $23,362 Median Starting Salary $53,542
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college...view more	100	77%	215	1,140 - 1,340	$19,900	$49,648
Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students...view more	81	85%	145	1,110 - 1,310	$20,550	$52,406
Berry College Mount Berry, GA At Berry College, the most popular majors students pursue are Zoology/Animal...view more	79	62%	35	1,130 - 1,320	$25,383	$56,407
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those...view more	76	84%	104	1,170 - 1,360	$24,630	$53,293
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to...view more	75	51%	82	1,340 - 1,450	$19,575	$50,469
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 29 degrees to students...view more	74	51%	29	1,180 - 1,390	$23,826	$55,348
Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to...view more	73	90%	91	1,100 - 1,310	$19,828	$52,686
State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 188 degrees to...view more	70	80%	54	1,070 - 1,280	$16,923	$51,814
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	63	40%	53	1,310 - 1,450	$14,860	$50,267
Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered...view more	62	76%	13	930 - 1,190	$23,362	$53,542

About Zoology/Animal Biology

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

While Zoology/Animal Biology has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Zoology/Animal Biology all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Zoology/Animal Biology is $35,600.

Popularity of Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Zoology/Animal Biology, include Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are careers that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Zoology/Animal Biology majors is Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	2,398	31,844	33,394	5%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	862	9,609	10,425	9%
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$70,600	679	8,652	8,924	3%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	3,688	28,327	29,684	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,502

Female Students

1,087 (72%)

Male Students

415 (27%)

White (1,070, 71%)

Hispanic or Latino (176, 12%)

Asian (92, 6%)

Two or more races (74, 5%)

Black or African American (51, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (17, 1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (16, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (6, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Zoology/Animal Biology

#1 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

77%

215

1,140–1,340

$19,900

$49,648

#2 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

85%

145

1,110–1,310

$20,550

$52,406

#3 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

62%

35

1,130–1,320

$25,383

$56,407

#4 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

84%

104

1,170–1,360

$24,630

$53,293

#5 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

51%

82

1,340–1,450

$19,575

$50,469

#6 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

51%

29

1,180–1,390

$23,826

$55,348

#7 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

90%

91

1,100–1,310

$19,828

$52,686

#8 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

80%

54

1,070–1,280

$16,923

$51,814

#9 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

40%

53

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$50,267

#10 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

76%

13

930–1,190

$23,362

$53,542

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