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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology (Income $75-$110k)

37 Ranked Colleges
220 Degrees Awarded
$27,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Zoology is the 165th most popular major in the country with 3,141 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, zoology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $23,825 and had an average of $22,041 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 220 zoology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 37 colleges that offer a degree in zoology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality zoology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the zoology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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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 Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology (Income $75-$110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 19 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology at UF

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Zoology at UW - Madison

#3

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Zoology at UMN Twin Cities

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #4 spot on the list. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Manoa Zoology Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Zoology at Cornell

#7

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#22 in overall quality

University of Wyoming ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UW has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615.

Read more about Zoology at UW

#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Zoology Report

#4 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Zoology at UC Davis

#10

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Read full report on Zoology at Purdue

#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology at North Carolina State University

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Iowa State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Zoology at Iowa State University

#13

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California

University of California - Riverside came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCR Zoology Report

#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about Zoology at University of Georgia

#19 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

Read full report on Zoology at OSU

#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#22 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, K -State has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

Full Kansas State University Zoology Report

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #3 spot in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Zoology Report

#18

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

University of Idaho did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. University of Idaho is a fairly large school located in Moscow, Idaho that handed out 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full U of I Zoology Report

#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Zoology at Virginia Tech

#20

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 4 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Zoology at University of Arizona

#10 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 7 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Colorado State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Zoology at Colorado State University - Fort Collins

#16 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 6 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology at UIUC

#23

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885.

Read more about Zoology at University of Maryland - College Park

#24

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s zoology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UD has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Delaware Zoology Report

#25

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#24 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #25. Wazzu is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 5 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Zoology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology at Wazzu

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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