by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 #7 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #9 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 Michigan State is $24,435. This is less than $24,443, which is the national median of all zoology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,850 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 100 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from Michigan State in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in zoology from Michigan State in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 484 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 263 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 141 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
| Genetics | 88 |
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