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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Oklahoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #13 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 University of Oklahoma is $30,931. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma, zoology students borrow a median amount of $50,709 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,372 for all zoology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the zoology program at University of Oklahoma is $535 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
Learn more about University of Oklahoma tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of zoology bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Zoology from University of Oklahoma in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 49 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 16 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.