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#1

#1 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

215

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,900

Median Starting Salary

$49,648

#2

#2 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

145

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$20,550

Median Starting Salary

$52,406

#3

#3 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

At Berry College, the most popular majors students pursue are Zoology/Animal Biology, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Berry College awards 35 degrees annually to Zoology/Animal Biology majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,130–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$25,383

Median Starting Salary

$56,407

#4

#4 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

104

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$24,630

Median Starting Salary

$53,293

#5

#5 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,575

Median Starting Salary

$50,469

#6

#6 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 29 degrees to students majoring in Zoology/Animal Biology, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$23,826

Median Starting Salary

$55,348

#7

#7 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$19,828

Median Starting Salary

$52,686

#8

#8 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 188 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,923

Median Starting Salary

$51,814

#9

#9 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$50,267

#10

#10 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Malone University
Canton, OH

At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Malone University grants 22 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$23,362

Median Starting Salary

$53,542

#11

#11 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$18,291

Median Starting Salary

$49,732

#12

#12 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,090–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,401

Median Starting Salary

$55,541

#13

#13 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 825 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,315

Median Starting Salary

$46,447

#14

#14 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY

Annually, Kentucky Wesleyan College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

720–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,867

Median Starting Salary

$52,382

#15

#15 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,216

Median Starting Salary

$54,906

#16

#16 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 329 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,240–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$27,928

Median Starting Salary

$54,018

#17

#17 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,868

Median Starting Salary

$48,837

#18

#18 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,572

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#19

#19 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,521

Median Starting Salary

$46,391

#20

#20 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,155

Median Starting Salary

$50,181

#21

#21 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,333

Median Starting Salary

$52,096

#22

#22 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Every year, Muskingum University awards about 60 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

930–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$20,269

Median Starting Salary

$52,097

#23

#23 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 630 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$45,932

#24

#24 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,762

Median Starting Salary

$56,807

#25

#25 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$13,837

Median Starting Salary

$48,715

#26

#26 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,160–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,610

Median Starting Salary

$50,041

#27

#27 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 212 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,062

Median Starting Salary

$56,364

#28

#28 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,707

Median Starting Salary

$54,173

#29

#29 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Trade and Industrial Teacher Education, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

940–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,131

Median Starting Salary

$49,667

#30

#30 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Union University
Jackson, TN

At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 168 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$27,191

Median Starting Salary

$48,637

#31

#31 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,643

Median Starting Salary

$48,721

#32

#32 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Maine
Orono, ME

At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$18,237

Median Starting Salary

$53,315

#33

#33 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$13,299

Median Starting Salary

$51,366

#34

#34 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$14,557

Median Starting Salary

$49,424

#35

#35 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,898

Median Starting Salary

$46,713

#36

#36 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,692

Median Starting Salary

$49,262

#37

#37 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,712

Median Starting Salary

$48,598

#38

#38 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

At Mars Hill University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, Mars Hill University grants 38 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$19,842

Median Starting Salary

$51,861

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About Zoology/Animal Biology

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

While Zoology/Animal Biology has degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Zoology/Animal Biology all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Zoology/Animal Biology is $35,600.

Popularity of Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Zoology/Animal Biology, include Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are careers that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Zoology/Animal Biology majors is Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,502
Female Students
1,087 (72%)
Male Students
415 (27%)

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