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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology/Animal Biology (Income $30-$48k)

16 Ranked Colleges
68 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Zoology/Animal Biology is the 317th most popular major in the country with 1,775 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 68 zoology/animal biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in zoology/animal biology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great zoology/animal biology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the zoology/animal biology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology/Animal Biology (Income $30-$48k)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s zoology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

UF also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#4

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. UW is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 1 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. University of California - Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

UC Davis also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Davis Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 6 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550.

Full UH Manoa Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

Full Wazzu Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ohio State is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#7 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNH is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Oregon State University is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at Oregon State University

#14 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Zoology/Animal Biology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

#13 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OHIO Athens are $17,712.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at Ohio University - Athens Campus

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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