Zoology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 57 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best zoology schools.
The zoology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Zoology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Zoology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the zoology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Cornell University the best school in the country for a degree in zoology. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. About 31 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California Davis awarded about 117 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at University Of California Santa Barbara, which ranked #4. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 37 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $37,633 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $63,111 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best zoology schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 115 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $29,996. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,800 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #7 position for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 59 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,485 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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University Of Florida ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 148 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $36,824 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625.
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University Of Connecticut ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 116 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $35,618 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #10 for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 34 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $27,096 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #11 among the best zoology schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 66 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $23,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,872.
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Miami University Oxford ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 70 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $28,071 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia placed #13 among the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 80 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $53,546 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #14 for zoology this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 78 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $42,329 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Berry College landed the #15 spot for zoology this year. Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mount Berry. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 58 zoology degrees were awarded at Berry College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $33,258. Typical student debt for the program is $24,569.
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Franklin And Marshall College earned the #16 position for zoology this year. Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster. Franklin And Marshall College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 10 zoology degrees were awarded at Franklin And Marshall College in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Franklin And Marshall College earn around $43,020 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,411.
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Bucknell University came in at #17 for zoology this year. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bucknell University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Bucknell University earn around $64,331 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,951.
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Washington State University came in at #18 for zoology this year. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. Washington State University awarded about 44 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $28,469 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,875.
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University Of California Riverside landed the #19 spot for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. About 76% of students finish within six years. University Of California Riverside awarded about 21 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $40,040 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,187 to complete this degree.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #20 for zoology this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 312 zoology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $27,741 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 155 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $29,303 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,210.
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University Of Vermont placed #22 among the best zoology schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of Vermont awarded about 63 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $22,321 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 98 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $23,031 in their early career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans.
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Frostburg State University came in at #24 for zoology this year. Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Frostburg. Frostburg State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $29,851. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Utah State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Logan. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 84 zoology degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $50,348. Typical student debt for the program is $16,191.
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Rest of the Top 50 Zoology Schools
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 57 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
