Entomology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best entomology schools.
Where you study entomology matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Entomology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Entomology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Entomology Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the 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 entomology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Cornell University tops our 2027 ranking of the best entomology schools. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 19 entomology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Entomology 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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Students looking for a strong entomology program will find one at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 31 entomology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the entomology program make about $49,755 in their early career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong entomology program will find one at University Of California Davis, which ranked #3. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 entomology degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Graduates of the entomology program make about $53,749 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong entomology program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 18 entomology degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their entomology degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844.
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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best entomology schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 entomology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Entomology graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $29,996 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,800 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best entomology schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 entomology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entomology 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 came in at #7 for entomology this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 99 entomology degrees in the most recent data year. Entomology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $36,824 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625.
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University Of Georgia earned the #8 position for entomology this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 22 entomology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their entomology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $53,546 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #9 for entomology this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 10 entomology students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Entomology graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $42,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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University Of California Riverside earned the #10 position for entomology this year. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 21 entomology degrees were awarded at University Of California Riverside in the most recent year. Entomology graduates of University Of California Riverside earn a median of $40,040 early in their careers. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #11 for entomology this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 29 entomology students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $23,031. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans.
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Michigan State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best entomology schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. About 13 entomology degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the entomology program make about $26,801 in their early career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 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).
