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2023 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology in the Southeast Region

11 Ranked Colleges
51 Degrees Awarded
$50,105 Avg Salary
Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region

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In 2020-2021, 2,984 people earned their degree in zoology, making the major the 165th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, zoology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $25,104 and had an average of $23,855 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 411 zoology graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,474 and $22,714 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 51 zoology graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,087 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in zoology. That schools that top this list have a program in zoology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree zoology students.

Top 11 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UF Zoology Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s zoology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Zoology at North Carolina State University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Out of the 11 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Zoology at Mississippi State University

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Georgia Zoology Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Zoology at Virginia Tech

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Zoology at Clemson

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Zoology at University of Arkansas

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Louisiana State University Zoology Report

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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. MUSC is a small public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 0 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Zoology at Medical University of South Carolina

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Tulane Zoology Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #8 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Zoology Major in the Southeast Region list. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 4 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full UK Zoology Report

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