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2024 Best Zoology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

4 Colleges in the Southwest Region
31 Master's Degrees
Zoology is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #183 out of the 343 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of zoology. Combined, these schools handed out 31 master's degrees in zoology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Zoology School for Your Master's Degree

Best Zoology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of zoology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for zoology students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Zoology Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Zoology in the Southwest Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in zoology.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Master's in Zoology

1
5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a master's degree in zoology. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in zoology from Texas A&M University - College Station

2
15 Annual Graduates

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in zoology. OSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in zoology from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

3
8 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in zoology needs to take a look at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in zoology from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

4
3 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in zoology needs to look into University of Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in zoology from University of Arizona

Best Zoology Colleges by State

Explore the best zoology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 235 5
Arizona 180 3
Oklahoma 153 23

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Zoology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Zoology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Entomology 16
Zoology/Animal Biology 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 899
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 231
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 115
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Biotechnology 86
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 78
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 62
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 55
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 46

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