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2026 Best Value Other Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

[Other Zoology/Animal Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/zoology-animal-biology-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other zoology/animal biology schools.

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• Best Value Other Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

2026 Best Value Other Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other zoology/animal biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Zoology/Animal Biology Schools

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Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC

$1,980 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,693 Avg Student Debt

$36,337 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Davidson County Community College the best value for a degree in other zoology/animal biology in the Southeast Region. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,980, while out-of-state students pay about $6,588. Typical student debt for other zoology/animal biology graduates is $16,693. Early-career other zoology/animal biology graduates make about $23,733. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

$10,202 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,969 Avg Student Debt

$51,513 Median Earnings (10yr)

Mississippi State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other zoology/animal biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical student debt for other zoology/animal biology graduates is $23,969. Early-career other zoology/animal biology graduates make about $47,383. Set against $23,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• 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.