by our College Data Analytics Team
[Zoology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 44 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying zoology schools.
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The zoology program you select can have a big impact on your future earnings. To help, we created our Highest Paid Zoology Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose zoology degrees pay off the most.
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Below are the schools whose zoology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in zoology, no school beat University Of Connecticut this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Zoology graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of about $73,079 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry earned it the #2 place for zoology. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a public school located in the city of Syracuse. Students who complete the zoology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,379.
Students chasing top earnings in zoology will find them at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Zoology graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of about $64,096 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Santa Barbara produces some of the highest-paid graduates in zoology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Early-career zoology graduates from University Of California Santa Barbara make a median of around $53,012 per year.
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in zoology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Chillicothe, Ohio University Chillicothe Campus is a public institution. Early-career zoology graduates from Ohio University Chillicothe Campus make a median of around $54,995 per year.
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Ohio University Main Campus earned the #6 position for zoology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Zoology graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of about $54,995 a year early in their careers.
Ohio University Zanesville Campus placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for zoology. Ohio University Zanesville Campus is a public school located in the town of Zanesville. After graduating, zoology degree recipients from Ohio University Zanesville Campus typically earn about $54,995 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying zoology schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Early-career zoology graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $49,595 per year.
Washington State University landed the #9 spot for zoology salaries this year. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Zoology graduates of Washington State University earn a median of about $52,434 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #10 spot for zoology salaries this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the zoology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,205.
Miami University Oxford placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for zoology. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Zoology graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of about $49,706 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #12 spot for zoology salaries this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Early-career zoology graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $50,522 per year.
University Of Florida landed the #13 spot for zoology salaries this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. After graduating, zoology degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $58,561 annually.
Michigan State University landed the #14 spot for zoology salaries this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. After graduating, zoology degree recipients from Michigan State University typically earn about $49,355 annually.
University Of Wyoming placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for zoology. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Zoology graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of about $43,996 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #16 spot for zoology salaries this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students who complete the zoology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,337.
University Of Maine ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying zoology schools. University Of Maine is a public school located in the suburb of Orono. Early-career zoology graduates from University Of Maine make a median of around $35,130 per year.
University Of New England landed the #18 spot for zoology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, zoology degree recipients from University Of New England typically earn about $44,700 annually.
Weber State University came in at #19 for zoology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Students who complete the zoology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,320.
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for zoology. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Early-career zoology graduates from University Of Wisconsin Madison make a median of around $49,352 per year.
Berry College placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for zoology. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, zoology degree recipients from Berry College typically earn about $33,258 annually.
Suny College At Oswego landed the #22 spot for zoology salaries this year. Suny College At Oswego is a public school located in the town of Oswego. Zoology graduates of Suny College At Oswego earn a median of about $40,758 a year early in their careers.
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying zoology schools. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Zoology graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $47,662 a year early in their careers.
Humboldt State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying zoology schools. Humboldt State University is a public school located in the town of Arcata. Students who complete the zoology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,169.
Canisius College came in at #25 for zoology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Canisius College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career zoology graduates from Canisius College make a median of around $40,744 per year.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their zoology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 44 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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