Zoology 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 119 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for zoology students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Zoology School
The zoology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Zoology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Zoology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Zoology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
University Of California Davis tops our 2026 ranking of the best zoology schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 124 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404.
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Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 22 zoology degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 zoology degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $31,485 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Santa Barbara is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 26 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $37,633 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,501.
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University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology, ranking #5. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 123 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $36,824 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #6 among the best zoology schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 29 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $49,755 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #7 position for zoology this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 103 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $29,996 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,800.
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Cornell University came in at #8 for zoology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornell University awarded about 19 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. Typical student debt for the program is $15,005.
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University Of Connecticut landed the #9 spot for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 109 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $35,618 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 70 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $23,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,872.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #11 among the best zoology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 82 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $42,329 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #12 position for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 219 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $30,931 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 61 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans.
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Miami University Oxford placed #14 among the best zoology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. About 57 zoology degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $28,071 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,562.
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Mississippi State University earned the #15 position for zoology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. About 67% of students finish within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 19 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Mississippi State University earn around $47,383 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,969.
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Frostburg State University placed #16 among the best zoology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Frostburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. Frostburg State University awarded about 20 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $29,851 in their early career. Frostburg State University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Indiana University Bloomington landed the #17 spot for zoology this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. About 80% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 28 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $27,096 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Washington State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 zoology degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $28,469 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,875.
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Berry College placed #19 among the best zoology schools. Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Berry College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $33,258 in their early career. Berry College graduates carry a median of $24,569 in student loans.
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Bucknell University earned the #20 position for zoology this year. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 zoology degrees were awarded at Bucknell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $64,331 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,951.
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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 172 zoology degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $29,303 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,210.
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University Of California Riverside placed #22 among the best zoology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. University Of California Riverside awarded about 19 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $40,040 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,187.
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University Of Vermont placed #23 among the best zoology schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 47 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of Vermont earn around $22,321 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. About 254 zoology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $27,741 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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University Of Wyoming placed #25 among the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 63 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wyoming in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from University Of Wyoming earn around $29,359 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,875 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Zoology Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s zoology ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 119 schools evaluated.
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).
