2026 Best Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Zoology/Animal Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their zoology/animal biology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for zoology/animal biology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Zoology/Animal Biology in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top Schools in Zoology/Animal Biology

1

Suny College At Oswego
Oswego, NY

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

56 Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees Awarded

$27,922 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Suny College At Oswego, our #1 school for zoology/animal biology. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. About 60% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 56 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the zoology/animal biology program make about $27,922 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,688. More information about a degree in zoology/animal biology from Suny College At Oswego

2

Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees Awarded

$27,287 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong zoology/animal biology program will find one at Delaware Valley College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Delaware Valley College graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 zoology/animal biology students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from Delaware Valley College earn around $27,287 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology/animal biology from Delaware Valley College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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.