by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for zoology, placing at #26 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 26 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in Michigan | 1 of 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in zoology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 107 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Zoology students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,630 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, zoology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 79% of graduates 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 100 bachelor’s completions in zoology/animal biology in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
MSU awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in entomology in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Zoology | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Zoology | 4 |
