by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer zoology.
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NC State University is in the top 15% of the country for zoology. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Zoology Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Value Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Value Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Zoology Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Value Zoology Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $29,778 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at NC State University, zoology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Find out more about NC State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of zoology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of zoology doctoral degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the zoology majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This zoology program at NC State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 74 |
| Entomology | 8 |
NC State University awarded 74 completions in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
NC State University conferred 8 completions in entomology in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.