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2026 Best Zoology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

7 Colleges in the United States
220 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$43,487 Avg Early-Career Salary

Zoology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for zoology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Zoology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall zoology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Zoology

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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in zoology. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 19 zoology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $75,976 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Read more about the zoology program at Cornell University

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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at Frostburg State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. Frostburg State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $29,851. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the zoology program at Frostburg State University

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #3 spot 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. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Bucknell University graduates carry a median of $25,951 in student loans. Get the full zoology details for Bucknell University

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Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Syracuse. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry graduates 66% of students within six years. About 46 zoology degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent year. Read more about the zoology program at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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Canisius College
Buffalo, NY

Canisius College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology, ranking #5. Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Canisius College awarded about 54 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Canisius College earn a median of $35,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in zoology from Canisius College

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Suny College At Oswego ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. Suny College At Oswego graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Oswego in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Suny College At Oswego earn a median of $27,922 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,688 to complete this degree. Read more about the zoology program at Suny College At Oswego

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Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley College came in at #7 for zoology this year. Located in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 56% of students finish within six years. Delaware Valley College awarded about 12 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Delaware Valley College generally make around $27,287. Delaware Valley College graduates carry a median of $26,400 in student loans. See the full zoology program report for Delaware Valley College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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