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Zoology at North Carolina State University

53 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
Zoology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at North Carolina State University.

We'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. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with zoology programs.

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Zoology Degrees Available at NC State

NC State Zoology Rankings

The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools 7
Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools 9
Best Zoology Schools 10

Popularity of Zoology at NC State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in zoology from NC State. This makes it the #9 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.

How Much Do Zoology Graduates from NC State Make?

$25,069 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Zoology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $25,069. This is less than $28,461, which is the national median of all zoology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Zoology Graduates from NC State Have?

$29,728 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Zoology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $29,728 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all zoology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,372.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Zoology from NC State Cost?

$8,895 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NC State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,535 $29,407
Fees $2,360 $2,360
Books and Supplies $869 $869
On Campus Room and Board $13,719 $13,719
On Campus Other Expenses $3,121 $3,121

Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.

NC State Zoology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from NC State in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in zoology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does NC State Offer an Online BS in Zoology?

NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.

NC State Zoology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in zoology from NC State in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in zoology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

NC State Zoology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at North Carolina State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 420
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 83
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 78
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 53
Biotechnology 48

View All Zoology Related Majors >

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