2027 Best Value Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southwest Region
[Zoology/Animal Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/zoology-animal-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for zoology/animal biology students.
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2027 Best Value Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in zoology/animal biology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Zoology/Animal Biology Schools
Leading the list is Oklahoma State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for zoology/animal biology in the Southwest Region. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete the zoology/animal biology program here. Zoology/animal Biology graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $23,031 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes West Texas A And M University one of the best values for zoology/animal biology. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical student debt for zoology/animal biology graduates is $21,406. Zoology/animal Biology graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. West Texas A And M University admits about 99% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in zoology/animal biology will find it at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Zoology/animal Biology graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Early-career zoology/animal biology graduates make about $31,485. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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