by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Colorado State University-Fort Collins among the top schools in the country for zoology, coming in at #23 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 23 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in Colorado | 1 of 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 5 |
The following degree levels are granted in zoology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 239 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 239 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Zoology students who finish a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins report a median salary of $38,233 a year. This is below $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, zoology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
Read more about Colorado State University-Fort Collins tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in zoology/animal biology recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 108 bachelor’s completions in wildlife biology recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Zoology | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Zoology | 3 |
