by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UW highly for zoology, placing at #24 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 24 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 1 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level available for zoology at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wyoming | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Zoology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW report a median salary of $36,974 a year. This is below $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UW, zoology students accumulate a median of $23,875 in student loans. This is higher than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UW granted 36 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife biology in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
UW awarded 20 bachelor’s completions in zoology/animal biology recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Zoology | 11 |
