2024 Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Zoology/Animal Biology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #223 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of zoology/animal biology. Combined, these schools handed out 10 doctor's degrees in zoology/animal biology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on zoology/animal biology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other zoology/animal biology students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized zoology/animal biology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for zoology/animal biology students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The zoology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Zoology/Animal Biology in the Far Western US Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in zoology/animal biology.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Zoology

1

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

University of California - Davis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in zoology/animal biology. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis.More information about a doctorate in zoology/animal biology from University of California - Davis

2

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in zoology/animal biology. Located in the large city of Honolulu, UH Manoa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in zoology/animal biology from University of Hawaii at Manoa

Best Zoology/Animal Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best zoology/animal biology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	381	6
Washington	216	1
Oregon	145	0
Hawaii	65	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to Zoology

Zoology/Animal Biology is one of 5 different types of Zoology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Zoology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Entomology	11
Animal Behavior & Ethology	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.