We'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 Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for zoology majors, Ohio State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Best Zoology Schools | 2 |
Best Zoology Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in zoology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in zoology from Ohio State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #5 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 Ohio State is $29,996. This is higher than $28,461, which is the national median for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $42,096 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 Ohio State is $490 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 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 | $11,826 | $37,332 |
Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The zoology program at Ohio State awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in zoology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 70 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in zoology from Ohio State in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in zoology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 458 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 283 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 124 |
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 68 |
Genetics | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.