2026 Best Zoology Associate’s Degree Schools
Zoology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 119 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for zoology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Zoology in the United States
See the highest-ranked zoology schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Zoology
Our analysis ranked Davidson County Community College the best school in the country for a degree in zoology. Davidson County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Thomasville. Davidson County Community College awarded about 24 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $23,733 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,693 to complete this degree.
Read more about the zoology program at Davidson County Community College
A rank of #2 makes Pikes Peak Community College one of the top schools for zoology. This large public university is located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. There were roughly 20 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Pikes Peak Community College earn a median of $41,037 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,066.
See the full zoology program report for Pikes Peak Community College
Other Zoology Degree Levels
Looking for a different degree level? Compare Zoology rankings across degree levels:
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 119 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
