Here, 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. Also, learn how Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for zoology. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 54 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Best Zoology Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in zoology from Michigan State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,801 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $59,814 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 Michigan State is $701 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
Fees | $340 | $340 |
Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
Of the 111 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from Michigan State in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in zoology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 95 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 2 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Zoology from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in zoology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Michigan State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 540 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 277 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 142 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
Genetics | 90 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.