by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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Ohio State was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for zoology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,941 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,443 for all zoology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, zoology students borrow a median amount of $24,800 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all zoology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,850.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the zoology program at Ohio State is $490 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in zoology from Ohio State. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 zoology majors earned their master's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 495 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 230 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 122 |
| Genetics | 68 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 51 |
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