by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with zoology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for zoology majors, Colorado State came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 3 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in zoology from Colorado State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $27,741. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $56,327 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,372 for all zoology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the zoology program at Colorado State is $493 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 200 zoology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Colorado State does not offer an online option for its zoology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
The zoology program at Colorado State awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 418 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 108 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 87 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 81 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.