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2026 Best Zoology/Animal Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

3 Colleges in the United States
204 Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees Awarded
$41,798 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 10 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 Schools for Zoology/Animal Biology in the Southeast 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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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for zoology/animal biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 43 zoology/animal biology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, zoology/animal biology degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $36,824. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Get the full zoology/animal biology details for University Of Florida

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A rank of #2 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for zoology/animal biology. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 74 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $42,329 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full zoology/animal biology program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for zoology/animal biology. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 43 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $53,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. Read more about the zoology/animal biology program at University Of Georgia

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology/animal biology, ranking #4. Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Berry College awarded about 31 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from Berry College earn around $33,258 in the first couple years of their career. Berry College graduates carry a median of $24,569 in student loans. Get the full zoology/animal biology details for Berry College

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Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in zoology/animal biology, ranking #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Mars Hill. About 45% of students finish within six years. Mars Hill College awarded about 13 zoology/animal biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their zoology/animal biology degree from Mars Hill College earn around $43,031 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,886 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in zoology/animal biology from Mars Hill College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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