by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in zoology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for zoology majors, UF 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 Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #1 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 UF is $24,610. This is higher than $24,443, which is the national median for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, zoology students borrow a median amount of $17,603 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 $23,250.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in zoology from UF. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Of the 37 zoology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 595 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 425 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 354 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 210 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 37 |
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