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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UF is in the top 10% of the country for zoology. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 54 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 4 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
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 $23,809. This is less than $28,461, which is the national median of all zoology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's zoology program at UF make a median salary of $49,839. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all zoology graduates with a master's is $44,711.
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.