2026 Best Value Zoology Schools in Maine
[Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong zoology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value zoology schools.
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2026 Best Value Zoology Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in zoology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Zoology Schools
For return on investment in zoology, no school beat University Of Maine this year. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the zoology program here. Zoology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $35,130 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New England came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value zoology schools. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the zoology program here. Early-career zoology graduates make about $28,509. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 2 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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