2027 Best Zoology Schools in North Carolina
Zoology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their zoology programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for zoology students.
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Best Schools for Zoology in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall zoology education in North Carolina.
Top Schools in Zoology
No school ranked higher than North Carolina State University At Raleigh this year for zoology. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 78 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $42,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Davidson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Thomasville. Davidson County Community College awarded about 22 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Davidson County Community College earn a median of $23,733 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,693.
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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at Lees Mcrae College, which ranked #3. Lees Mcrae College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Banner Elk. About 42% of students finish within six years. About 57 zoology degrees were awarded at Lees Mcrae College in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $24,921 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,120 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Mars Hill College one of the top schools for zoology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Mars Hill. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 zoology degrees were awarded at Mars Hill College in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $43,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,886.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 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).
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