by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in zoology at NC State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University as a strong choice for zoology, coming in at #11 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 11 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 4 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 10 |
The following degree levels are offered in zoology at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 18 master’s degrees in zoology.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University granted 15 master’s degrees in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
NC State University awarded 3 master’s degrees in entomology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 6 doctoral degrees in zoology.
NC State University is not yet ranked for zoology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of zoology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of zoology doctoral degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University granted 5 doctoral degrees in entomology in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
NC State University granted 1 doctoral completion in zoology/animal biology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology | 58 |