by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for zoology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in zoology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in zoology, no school beat Keystone College this year. Keystone College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Plume. In-state tuition and fees average $18,300. Students borrow a median of $28,226 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of Keystone College earn a median of $33,517 early in their careers. Set against $28,226 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Delaware Valley College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value zoology schools. Located in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $27,287. Set against $26,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at Franklin And Marshall College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,794 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $20,411. Zoology graduates of Franklin And Marshall College earn a median of $43,020 early in their careers. Set against $20,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 28% of applicants are accepted.
Bucknell University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #4 spot this year. Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg. In-state tuition and fees average $67,812. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $25,951. Early-career zoology graduates make about $64,331. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bucknell University admits about 29% of applicants.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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