2026 Best Zoology Schools in Wisconsin

Zoology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for zoology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Zoology Schools in Wisconsin

Best Schools for Zoology in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall zoology education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Zoology

1

University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

70 Zoology Degrees Awarded

$23,888 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in zoology. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 70 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $23,888 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $24,872 in student loans. See the full zoology program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

2

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Zoology Degrees Awarded

$25,303 Median Starting Salary

Carroll University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 28 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Carroll University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $25,303 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology from Carroll University

Notes and References

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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.