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 Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with zoology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $27,491. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 zoology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State zoology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 202 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 28 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.