by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with zoology programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in zoology from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #18 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,303 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, zoology students borrow a median amount of $39,023 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 OHIO Athens is $392 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 zoology majors earned their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
The zoology program at OHIO Athens awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 52 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 16 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.