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2026 Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
195 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$43,281 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 119 schools to find the best for zoology students.

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Best Schools for Zoology in the United States

See the highest-ranked zoology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Zoology

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Leading the list is University Of California Davis, our #1 school for zoology. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 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. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. See the full zoology program report for University Of California Davis

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for zoology. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $49,839 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. See the full zoology program report for University Of Florida

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the top schools for zoology. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 21 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. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete this degree. Read more about the zoology program at University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 18 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $42,329. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full zoology details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 zoology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $47,383 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete this degree. Get the full zoology details for Mississippi State University

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University Of Wyoming placed #6 among the best zoology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Laramie. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wyoming awarded about 44 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $29,359. Typical student debt for the program is $23,875. Read more about the zoology program at University Of Wyoming

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Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #7 position for zoology this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 17 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $27,741 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full zoology details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College came in at #8 for zoology this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Canisius College in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Canisius College earn a median of $44,711 early in their careers. Canisius College graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in zoology from Canisius College

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned the #9 position for zoology this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public school located in the town of Carbondale. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $44,661 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates carry a median of $21,717 in student loans. More information about a degree in zoology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Other Zoology Degree Levels

Explore the best zoology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Zoology
Associate's Degrees in Zoology
Bachelor's Degrees in Zoology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 119 schools evaluated.

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