by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UW compares to other colleges that offer zoology.
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UW ranks competitively among schools offering zoology. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Zoology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW report a median salary of $36,974 a year. This is below $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UW, zoology students accumulate a median of $23,875 in student loans. This is higher than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at UW are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the zoology majors at University of Wyoming.
This zoology program at UW includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 36 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 31 |
UW awarded 36 completions in wildlife biology recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
UW conferred 31 completions in zoology/animal biology in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).