by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The zoology major at Cornell is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Zoology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in zoology from Cornell. This makes it the #18 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
Of the 11 zoology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its zoology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in zoology from Cornell. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 312 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 190 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Genetics | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.