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2026 Best Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the New England Region

3 Colleges in the United States
72 Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees Awarded
$26,573 Avg Early-Career Salary

Zoology/Animal Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for zoology/animal biology students.

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Best Schools for Zoology/Animal Biology in the New England Region

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

Top Schools in Zoology/Animal Biology

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Our analysis ranked University Of Vermont the best school in the country for a degree in zoology/animal biology. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 16 zoology/animal biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, zoology/animal biology degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $22,321. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full zoology/animal biology program report for University Of Vermont

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best zoology/animal biology schools. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. About 30 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Zoology/animal Biology graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $22,268 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in zoology/animal biology from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Maine one of the top schools for zoology/animal biology. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 26 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from University Of Maine earn around $35,130 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full zoology/animal biology program report for University Of Maine

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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