2027 Best Value Zoology Master’s Degree Schools
[Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for zoology students.
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2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in zoology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Zoology Schools
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for zoology in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $20,625. Zoology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $49,839 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
University Of California Davis came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Zoology graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. Zoology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,404 median debt. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.
University Of Wyoming came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $23,875. Early-career zoology graduates make about $29,359. That is a strong return on a $23,875 median debt. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned it the #4 place for zoology. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public school located in the town of Carbondale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,334. Students borrow a median of $21,717 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $44,661. That is a strong return on a $21,717 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah State University earned it the #5 place for zoology. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for zoology value this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Zoology graduates carry a median of $24,800 in student loans. Zoology graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $29,996 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,800 median debt. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #7 among the best values for zoology. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Zoology graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career zoology graduates make about $42,329. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #8 for value in zoology this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $22,386. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $24,872 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $23,888 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,872 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among the best values for zoology. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Zoology graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $23,031. Set against $21,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
Canisius College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Located in the city of Buffalo, Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,200. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $25,000. Early-career zoology graduates make about $44,711. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #12 among the best values for zoology. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $27,741. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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