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. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in zoology from SIUC. This makes it the #9 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 SIUC is $23,366. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, zoology students borrow a median amount of $25,946 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all zoology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,372.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 29 zoology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUC, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's zoology program at SIUC make a median salary of $44,661. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,711.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Zoology from SIUC in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 48 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.