Below are the key facts about graduate study in zoology at UC Davis. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis highly for zoology, ranked #1 out of 56 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Schools | 1 of 56 |
| Best Zoology Schools in California | 1 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in zoology at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis conferred 19 master’s degrees in zoology.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,072 | $67,317 |
| Fees | $2,379 | $2,379 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Davis conferred 17 master’s completions in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
UC Davis awarded 1 master’s degree in animal behavior and ethology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.
UC Davis granted 1 master’s completion in entomology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 29 doctoral degrees in zoology.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for zoology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 24% of zoology doctoral degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of zoology doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Davis awarded 18 doctoral completions in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (44%).
UC Davis conferred 7 doctoral degrees in animal behavior and ethology in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
UC Davis awarded 4 doctoral completions in entomology in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Davis. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Zoology | 76 |