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 UW - Madison 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, UW - Madison came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #12 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2021, making the school the #3 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 UW - Madison is $27,864. 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 UW - Madison, zoology students borrow a median amount of $24,872 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,850 for all zoology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in zoology from UW - Madison in 2021, 35% were men and 65% 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 University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 10 zoology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UW - Madison, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 491 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 258 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 234 |
| Genetics | 157 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 105 |
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