by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UW. This makes it the #6 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $29,359. This is higher than $28,461, which is the national median for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 zoology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
The zoology program at UW awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 56 |
| General Biology | 44 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.