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2026 Best Animal Behavior & Ethology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

3 Colleges in the United States
67 Animal Behavior & Ethology Degrees Awarded
$49,943 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal Behavior & Ethology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal behavior & ethology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Animal Behavior & Ethology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall animal behavior & ethology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Animal Behavior & Ethology

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

No school ranked higher than Bucknell University this year for animal behavior & ethology. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Bucknell University awarded about 13 animal behavior & ethology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal behavior & ethology program make about $64,331 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,951. Read more about the animal behavior & ethology program at Bucknell University

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Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal behavior & ethology, landing the #2 spot this year. Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 animal behavior & ethology students who graduated with this degree at Canisius College in the most recent data year. Animal Behavior & Ethology graduates of Canisius College earn a median of $35,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full animal behavior & ethology program report for Canisius College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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