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 UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for zoology majors, UCONN came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,868 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,443 for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, zoology students borrow a median amount of $23,750 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 UCONN is $582 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Connecticut.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of zoology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 255 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 114 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 59 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 46 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 33 |
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