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2026 Best Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

3 Colleges in the United States
245 Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees Awarded
$31,649 Avg Early-Career Salary

Zoology/Animal Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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 Rocky Mountains 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/animal biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Zoology/Animal Biology

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wyoming the best school in the country for a degree in zoology/animal biology. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. About 30 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at University Of Wyoming in the most recent year. Zoology/animal Biology graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $29,359 early in their careers. University Of Wyoming graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in zoology/animal biology from University Of Wyoming

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Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology/animal biology, ranking #2. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 129 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Graduates of the zoology/animal biology program make about $27,741 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full zoology/animal biology details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the top schools for zoology/animal biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 61 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from Weber State University earn around $28,461 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,039. Read more about the zoology/animal biology program at Weber State University

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in zoology/animal biology, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak Community College awarded about 25 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Zoology/animal Biology graduates of Pikes Peak Community College earn a median of $41,037 early in their careers. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Get the full zoology/animal biology details for Pikes Peak Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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