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Zoology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

3 Bachelor's Degrees
18 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Zoology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

We'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, and more. Also, learn how UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.

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Zoology Degrees Available at UNL

UNL Zoology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools 11
Best Zoology Schools 16

Popularity of Zoology at UNL

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UNL. This makes it the #2 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Zoology from UNL Cost?

$10,108 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UNL Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,010 $25,650
Fees $2,098 $2,098
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $13,856 $13,856
On Campus Other Expenses $3,442 $3,442

Learn more about UNL tuition and fees.

UNL Zoology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from UNL in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in zoology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does UNL Offer an Online BS in Zoology?

Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.

UNL Zoology Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in zoology from UNL. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in zoology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 1

Zoology Student Diversity at UNL

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 139
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 83
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 33
Botany/Plant Biology 8

View All Zoology Related Majors >

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