by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University as a strong choice for zoology, coming in at #13 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 13 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 4 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 10 |
The following degree levels are offered in zoology at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $29,778 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at NC State University, zoology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NC State University awarded 58 bachelor’s completions in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
Graduate study is also available at NC State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Zoology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Zoology | 6 |
