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.
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.
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