by our College Data Analytics Team
[Zoology/Animal Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/zoology-animal-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong zoology/animal biology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value zoology/animal biology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the zoology/animal biology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Weber State University earned the #1 spot for value among zoology/animal biology schools in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Zoology/animal Biology graduates carry a median of $20,039 in student loans. Early-career zoology/animal biology graduates make about $28,461. Set against $20,039 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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