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. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in zoology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for zoology majors, UF came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UF. This makes it the #1 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $24,610. This is higher than $24,443, which is the national median for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, zoology students borrow a median amount of $20,625 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Florida.
The zoology program at UF awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 30 zoology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UF, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 563 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 320 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 289 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 216 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 41 |
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