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2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,529 Avg Student Debt
$52,998 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Zoology Badge [Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for zoology students.

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2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in zoology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Zoology Schools

1

Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among zoology schools in Ohio. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $24,800 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $29,996. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

2

A rank of #2 makes Kent State University At Kent one of the best values for zoology. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $25,000. Early-career zoology graduates make about $25,491. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

3

Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at Ohio Wesleyan University, which ranked #3. Ohio Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Delaware. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,248. Students borrow a median of $26,646 to complete the zoology program here. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Ohio Wesleyan University generally make around $29,547. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio Wesleyan University admits about 56% of applicants.

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Malone University
Canton, OH

Malone University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Canton, Malone University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,160. Students borrow a median of $27,956 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of Malone University earn a median of $48,359 early in their careers. Set against $27,956 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Malone University admits about 76% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for zoology. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $25,210. Zoology graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $29,303 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Miami University Oxford ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Zoology graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $28,071. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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