Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Washington State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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Washington State University ranks competitively among schools offering zoology. In particular, it placed #16 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in zoology.
Zoology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,862 a year. This is lower than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Washington State University, zoology students accumulate a median of $17,875 in student loans. This is lower than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of zoology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of zoology bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of zoology master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of zoology master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of zoology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of zoology doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the zoology majors at Washington State University.
This zoology program at Washington State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 39 |
| Entomology | 8 |
Washington State University conferred 39 completions in zoology/animal biology in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
Washington State University conferred 8 completions in entomology in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).