2026 Best Zoology Schools
Looking for the best Zoology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 119 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Zoology Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Bucknell University, our #1 Zoology school in the United States. Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lewisburg, PA. Bucknell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,812. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full Bucknell University profile
Out of the 119 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #2 spot. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $24,872. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
The strong Zoology programs at University Of California Davis earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Out of the 119 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Cornell University Zoology students take on a median of $15,005 in debt. Read the full report on Cornell University
The strong Zoology programs at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #5 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. More on Brigham Young University Provo
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
University Of North Dakota placed #7 among Zoology schools in the United States. Set in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $25,110. See the full University Of North Dakota profile
Berry College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Berry College posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,486. Students borrow a median of $24,569 to complete their Zoology program here. Get the full Berry College report
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. Typical Zoology student debt is $15,501. More on University Of California Santa Barbara
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Michigan State University placed #11 among Zoology schools in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $27,000. Get the full Michigan State University report
University Of Florida placed #13 among Zoology schools in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Florida
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. The median Zoology program debt is $22,386. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Zoology students take on a median of $21,577 in debt. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Located in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Zoology students take on a median of $23,393 in debt. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Texas A And M University College Station placed #17 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #18 in this year's ranking. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school based in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
Friends University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Wichita, KS, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $34,192. Typical Zoology student debt is $19,500. See the full Friends University profile
Kansas State University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,853 in student loans. Get the full Kansas State University report
Carroll University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Carroll University Zoology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Carroll University profile
University Of Wyoming landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. University Of Wyoming is a public school based in Laramie, WY. University Of Wyoming posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. The median Zoology program debt is $23,875. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Franklin And Marshall College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Lancaster, PA, Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Franklin And Marshall College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,794. The median Zoology program debt is $20,411. More on Franklin And Marshall College
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #24 among Zoology schools in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Typical Zoology student debt is $21,500. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Maryland College Park placed #25 among Zoology schools in the United States. This public school is set in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
Muskingum University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Concord, OH. Muskingum University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,701. Graduates carry a median of $26,932 in student loans. Read the full report on Muskingum University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Zoology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of California San Diego landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in La Jolla, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on University Of California San Diego
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Typical Zoology student debt is $17,875. See the full Washington State University profile
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #29 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus Zoology students take on a median of $24,800 in debt. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Clemson University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Typical Zoology student debt is $23,783. More on Clemson University
University Of Connecticut ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. The median Zoology program debt is $23,750. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Texas State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #32 position. Based in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete their Zoology program here. More on Texas State University San Marcos
Oregon State University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete their Zoology program here. Get the full Oregon State University report
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Zoology students take on a median of $24,250 in debt. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Weber State University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,039 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full Weber State University profile
Iowa State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. The median Zoology program debt is $23,495. Get the full Iowa State University report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
West Texas A And M University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Based in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,406 to complete their Zoology program here. Get the full West Texas A And M University report
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a public school based in Athens, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Graduates carry a median of $25,210 in student loans. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus
Arizona State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Arizona State University Zoology students take on a median of $21,842 in debt. Read the full report on Arizona State University
University Of New England landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Biddeford, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,210. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full University Of New England profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Zoology students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile
University Of Delaware placed #43 among Zoology schools in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. The median Zoology program debt is $24,861. More on University Of Delaware
University Of Arkansas ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $24,019. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Miami University Oxford landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Oxford, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $23,562. Read the full report on Miami University Oxford
University Of Georgia ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical Zoology student debt is $21,792. More on University Of Georgia
Delaware Valley College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Delaware Valley College Zoology students take on a median of $26,400 in debt. Read the full report on Delaware Valley College
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Based in Durham, NH, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. The median Zoology program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Utah State University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $16,191. See the full Utah State University profile
University Of Idaho landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. The median Zoology program debt is $23,844. More on University Of Idaho
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,334 in tuition and fees. The median Zoology program debt is $21,717. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
Best Zoology Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Zoology Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Zoology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Zoology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Zoology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 119 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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