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2026 Best Zoology Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the United States
452 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$30,245 Avg Early-Career Salary

Zoology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their zoology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for zoology students.

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Best Schools for Zoology in the Southwest 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

1

Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in zoology. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 60 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $31,485 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. See the full zoology program report for Texas A And M University College Station

2

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 219 zoology degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Zoology graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $30,931 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,375. Read more about the zoology program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

3

Oklahoma State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 98 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology program make about $23,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. More information about a degree in zoology from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

4

Students looking for a strong zoology program will find one at West Texas A And M University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 25 zoology degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology degree from West Texas A And M University earn around $43,515 in the first couple years of their career. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $21,406 in student loans. More information about a degree in zoology from West Texas A And M University

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Texas State University San Marcos is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology, landing the #5 spot this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Zoology graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $22,264 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology from Texas State University San Marcos

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

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