by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU compares to other colleges that offer zoology.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for zoology. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Zoology students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,630 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, zoology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in zoology from MSU identified as women.
The largest share of zoology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the zoology majors at Michigan State University.
This zoology program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 101 |
| Entomology | 19 |
MSU awarded 101 degrees in zoology/animal biology in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
MSU granted 19 degrees in entomology recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).