2026 Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Zoology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 119 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $24,872. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
University Of California Davis came in at #2 on this year's Zoology ranking in the United States. Located in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. University Of California Davis posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $14,404. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
You'll be in good company at Michigan State University, which ranked #3 this year. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Michigan State University Zoology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Michigan State University report
The strong Zoology programs at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical Zoology student debt is $19,844. More on Purdue University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at Cornell University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Cornell University Zoology students take on a median of $15,005 in debt. See the full Cornell University profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #6 position. 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%. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Typical Zoology student debt is $25,000. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #7 among Zoology schools in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Zoology students take on a median of $22,386 in debt. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Florida placed #8 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Get the full University Of Florida report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Zoology program debt is $21,577. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Wyoming landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $23,875. More on University Of Wyoming
Clemson University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete their Zoology program here. See the full Clemson University profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Typical Zoology student debt is $21,500. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
Texas A And M University College Station placed #13 among Zoology schools in the United States. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. 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, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,800 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
Washington State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,875 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Washington State University
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland College Park Zoology students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #17 among Zoology schools in the United States. Based in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete their Zoology program here. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #18 in this year's ranking. 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, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State University Main Campus Zoology students take on a median of $24,250 in debt. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $21,750. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #20 position. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
University Of Georgia placed #21 among Zoology schools in the United States. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. About 90% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete their Zoology program here. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Arkansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. University Of Arkansas is a public school based in Fayetteville, AR. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,210 in student loans. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile
Iowa State University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Located 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, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Iowa State University Zoology students take on a median of $23,495 in debt. More on Iowa State University
Utah State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Read the full report on Utah State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Zoology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Mississippi State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical Zoology student debt is $23,969. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #27 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. 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
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Rutgers University New Brunswick Zoology students take on a median of $25,120 in debt. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
University Of Maine placed #30 among Zoology schools in the United States. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Maine
University Of Kentucky came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Zoology student debt is $24,094. Read more about University Of Kentucky
University Of Arizona placed #32 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. The median Zoology program debt is $21,861. See the full University Of Arizona profile
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #33 among Zoology schools in the United States. Located in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Boise State University placed #34 among Zoology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Boise, ID. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete their Zoology program here. Read the full report on Boise State University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. The median Zoology program debt is $21,348. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report
Canisius College placed #36 among Zoology schools in the United States. Based in Buffalo, NY, Canisius College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,200. Typical Zoology student debt is $25,000. See the full Canisius College profile
Bucknell University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bucknell University
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Read more about Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
New Mexico Highlands University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Read more about New Mexico Highlands University
Malone University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. Read more about Malone University
Ohio University Lancaster Campus did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about Ohio University Lancaster Campus
Liberty University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Liberty University
Western New Mexico University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Western New Mexico University
Northern Michigan University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northern Michigan University report
Davidson County Community College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full Davidson County Community College profile
Kent State University At Kent placed #46 among Zoology schools in the United States. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Mars Hill College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Mars Hill College
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus report
Drake University
Drake University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Drake University
Auburn University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Zoology schools. More on Auburn University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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