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2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,148 Avg Student Debt
$67,143 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Zoology Badge [Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for zoology students.

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2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Best Value Zoology Schools

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For return on investment in zoology, no school beat Frostburg State University this year. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,220, while out-of-state students pay about $25,814. Zoology graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Zoology graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median of $29,851 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Frostburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes Suny College At Oswego one of the best values for zoology. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,825, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $24,688. Zoology graduates of Suny College At Oswego earn a median of $27,922 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,688 median debt. Suny College At Oswego admits about 80% of applicants.

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Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

A rank of #3 makes Canisius College one of the best values for zoology. Set in the city of Buffalo, Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,200. Zoology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Zoology graduates of Canisius College earn a median of $35,555 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Canisius College admits about 72% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Syracuse, Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,303 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,263. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,763. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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Keystone College
La Plume, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Keystone College earned it the #5 place for zoology. Set in the suburb of La Plume, Keystone College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,300. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $28,226. Zoology graduates of Keystone College earn a median of $33,517 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keystone College admits about 85% of applicants.

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Cornell University landed the #6 spot for zoology value this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete the zoology program here. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. That is a strong return on a $15,005 median debt. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.

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Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley College landed the #7 spot for zoology value this year. Set in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,850 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of $27,287 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Delaware Valley College admits about 93% of applicants.

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Franklin And Marshall College placed #8 among the best values for zoology. Located in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,794. Zoology graduates carry a median of $20,411 in student loans. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Franklin And Marshall College generally make around $43,020. That is a strong return on a $20,411 median debt. The acceptance rate is 28%.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University landed the #9 spot for zoology value this year. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Zoology graduates carry a median of $25,951 in student loans. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Set against $25,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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