by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Zoology/Animal Biology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Zoology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at Ohio Wesleyan University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in zoology, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at OWU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OWU was $5,090 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,870 | $46,870 |
| Fees | $260 | $260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,246 | $13,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about OWU tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at OWU in Zoology walked away with an average of $27,000 in student debt. That is 22% higher than the national average of $22,140.
zoology who receive their bachelor’s degree from OWU make an average of $22,329 a year during the early days of their career. That is 3% lower than the national average of $22,985.
OWU 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 OWU Online Learning page.
About 75.0% of the students who received their BS in zoology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 70.5%.
Around 4.2% of zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at OWU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 23%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Zoology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 24 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to zoology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
| Genetics | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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