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2026 Best Zoology Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
483 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$35,702 Avg Early-Career Salary

Zoology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 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 Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the zoology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Zoology

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2026 ranking of the best zoology schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 123 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $36,824. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Read more about the zoology program at University Of Florida

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A rank of #2 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for zoology. 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. About 82 zoology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent 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. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the zoology program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 61 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Read more about the zoology program at University Of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology, ranking #4. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $23,969 in student loans. See the full zoology program report for Mississippi State University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Berry College awarded about 31 zoology degrees 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. More information about a degree in zoology from Berry College

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Davidson County Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 25 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Davidson County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $23,733 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,693. Get the full zoology details for Davidson County Community College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best zoology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 26 zoology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $23,988 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,393 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology from Liberty University

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College came in at #8 for zoology this year. Set in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Eckerd College graduates 66% of students within six years. About 61 zoology degrees were awarded at Eckerd College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology degree recipients from Eckerd College generally make around $28,012. Typical student debt for the program is $25,559. More information about a degree in zoology from Eckerd College

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Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill College landed the #9 spot for zoology this year. Set in the rural area of Mars Hill, Mars Hill College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Mars Hill College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Mars Hill College earn around $43,031 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,886 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology from Mars Hill College

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Lees Mcrae College
Banner Elk, NC

Lees Mcrae College earned the #10 position for zoology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Banner Elk. Lees Mcrae College graduates 42% of students within six years. About 42 zoology degrees were awarded at Lees Mcrae College in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of Lees Mcrae College earn a median of $24,921 early in their careers. Lees Mcrae College graduates carry a median of $24,120 in student loans. Read more about the zoology program at Lees Mcrae College

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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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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