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Major Overview for Zoology/Animal Biology

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Overview for Zoology/Animal Biology

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

Careers for Zoology/Animal Biology Majors

A major in Zoology/Animal Biology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Zoology/Animal Biology

Top 49 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Zoology/Animal Biology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH
206
(5.5%)
Minimally Selective$20,294
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
172
(2.2%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK
170
(4.4%)
Minimally Selective$14,675
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
105
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
84
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
70
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$13,417
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
63
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND
60
(3.5%)
Minimally Selective$12,505
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
55
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$11,217
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH
55
(1.4%)
Minimally Selective$18,204
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.