2026 Best Value Entomology Schools in California
[Entomology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/entomology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong entomology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for entomology students.
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2026 Best Value Entomology Schools in California
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the entomology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Entomology Schools
University Of California Riverside earned the #1 spot for value among entomology schools in California. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,636 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. Entomology graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $40,040. That is a strong return on a $19,187 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of California Davis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entomology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Entomology graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. Entomology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,404 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 1 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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