2026 Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Zoology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 119 schools 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Zoology Bachelor’s Degree 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. Located in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,812. Typical Zoology student debt is $25,951. See the full Bucknell University profile
The strong Zoology programs at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $24,872 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
The strong Zoology programs at University Of California Davis earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Zoology students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. Get the full University Of California Davis report
A rank of #4 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus Zoology students take on a median of $19,844 in debt. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Out of the 119 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Brigham Young University Provo landed the #5 spot. Based in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
Cornell University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Cornell University
University Of North Dakota ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota 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 $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Typical Zoology student debt is $25,110. Get the full University Of North Dakota report
Berry College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in Mount Berry, GA, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $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 landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a public school based in Santa Barbara, CA. About 83% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. Graduates carry a median of $15,501 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. Colorado State University Fort Collins posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Zoology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Michigan State University placed #12 among Zoology schools in the United States. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full Michigan State University profile
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $17,500. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Florida came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete their Zoology program here. More on University Of Florida
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile
Friends University placed #16 among Zoology schools in the United States. Based in Wichita, KS, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,192. The median Zoology program debt is $19,500. Read more about Friends University
University Of Wyoming placed #17 among Zoology schools in the United States. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. University Of Wyoming Zoology students take on a median of $23,875 in debt. More on University Of Wyoming
Carroll University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waukesha, WI. About 71% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,890. Typical Zoology student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Carroll University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #19 position. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Kansas State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical Zoology student debt is $24,853. Read more about Kansas State University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #21 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $21,577. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Franklin And Marshall College placed #22 among Zoology schools in the United States. Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,794. Typical Zoology student debt is $20,411. More on Franklin And Marshall College
Muskingum University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. 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. The median Zoology program debt is $26,932. Get the full Muskingum University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #24 among Zoology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Zoology program debt is $21,500. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of California San Diego landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in La Jolla, CA. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. University Of California San Diego Zoology students take on a median of $17,101 in debt. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
Washington State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. The median Zoology program debt is $17,875. Get the full Washington State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $24,800. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Connecticut ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $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 ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. This public school is set in San Marcos, TX. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. The median Zoology program debt is $25,033. Read more about Texas State University San Marcos
Oregon State University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $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
Weber State University placed #31 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical Zoology student debt is $20,039. Get the full Weber State University report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. The median Zoology program debt is $21,750. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
West Texas A And M University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, while out-of-state students pay about $10,996. Typical Zoology student debt is $21,406. See the full West Texas A And M University profile
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Ohio University Main Campus Zoology students take on a median of $25,210 in debt. Read the full report on Ohio University Main Campus
University Of New England did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Biddeford, ME, University Of New England is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of New England report
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, 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
Miami University Oxford did well this year, earning the #37 position. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Miami University Oxford Zoology students take on a median of $23,562 in debt. Get the full Miami University Oxford report
University Of Delaware ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $24,861. Get the full University Of Delaware report
University Of Georgia placed #39 among Zoology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. University Of Georgia Zoology students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Read more about University Of Georgia
Delaware Valley College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Doylestown, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. 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. More on Delaware Valley College
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus did well this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Durham, NH, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $25,120. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Southern Illinois University Carbondale did well this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,334. The median Zoology program debt is $21,717. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University Of Vermont landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Burlington, VT. About 79% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Typical Zoology student debt is $23,250. More on University Of Vermont
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #46 position. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Typical Zoology student debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Maine
Olivet Nazarene University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Olivet Nazarene University Zoology students take on a median of $26,797 in debt. See the full Olivet Nazarene University profile
Humboldt State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in Arcata, CA, Humboldt State University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,397, compared with $20,997 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $20,690. Get the full Humboldt State University report
Malone University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Malone University is a private not-for-profit school based in Canton, OH. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,160. Graduates carry a median of $27,956 in student loans. More on Malone University
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry placed #50 among Zoology schools in the United States. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a public school based in Syracuse, NY. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,303, with out-of-state students paying around $22,263. See the full Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry profile
University Of Michigan Flint came in at #51 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Flint, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,236, compared with $27,790 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. Read more about University Of Michigan Flint
Canisius College landed the #52 spot in the United States this year. Set in Buffalo, NY, Canisius College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,200. The median Zoology program debt is $25,000. Get the full Canisius College report
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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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