by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for zoology, coming in at #44 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 44 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in zoology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,205 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, zoology students borrow a median amount of $21,717 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in zoology/animal biology in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Zoology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Zoology | 5 |
