2026 Best Entomology Schools in California

Entomology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best entomology schools.

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• Best Entomology Schools in California

Best Schools for Entomology in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall entomology education in California.

Top Schools in Entomology

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University Of California Davis
Davis, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Entomology Degrees Awarded

$53,749 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of California Davis, our #1 school for entomology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 entomology degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Students who receive their entomology degree from University Of California Davis earn around $53,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404. Get the full entomology details for University Of California Davis

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University Of California Riverside
Riverside, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Entomology Degrees Awarded

$40,040 Median Starting Salary

University Of California Riverside is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in entomology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Riverside awarded about 19 entomology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $40,040. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans. See the full entomology program report for University Of California Riverside

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.