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2026 Best Value Zoology Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,600 Avg Student Debt
$61,504 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Zoology Badge [Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value zoology schools.

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2026 Best Value Zoology Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value Zoology Schools

1

University Of Maine earned the #1 spot for value among zoology schools in the New England Region. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $35,130. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #2 place for zoology. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $23,250. Zoology graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $22,321 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

3

Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #3. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $35,618 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

4

Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus, which ranked #4. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $22,268 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Students looking for strong value in zoology will find it at University Of New England, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,210. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $28,509. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 5 ranked schools only.

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