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 UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in zoology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 1 |
| Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #12 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #3 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 UW - Madison is $23,888. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from UW - Madison. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 zoology majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 304 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.