2027 Best Value Zoology Schools in the New England Region

[Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong zoology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for zoology students.
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2027 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
Leading the list is University Of Maine, our #1 best value for zoology in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $27,000. Zoology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $35,130 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Vermont one of the best values 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, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the zoology program here. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $22,321. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Zoology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Zoology graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $22,268 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $23,750. Early-career zoology graduates make about $35,618. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
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. Typical student debt for zoology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $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), 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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