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, and more. Also, learn how UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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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 |
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.
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 |
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Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from UNL in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.