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2025 Best Zoology Schools in Wisconsin

2 Colleges in Wisconsin
97 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$29,787 Avg Early-Career Salary
Zoology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #165 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Zoology Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 97 degrees in zoology to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Zoology
Master's Degrees in Zoology
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Zoology Schools in Wisconsin list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Zoology in Wisconsin

The schools below may not offer all types of zoology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Wisconsin Schools in Zoology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$23,888 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in zoology needs to look into University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the zoology program make around $23,888 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in zoology from University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

It's difficult to beat Carroll University if you wish to pursue a degree in zoology. Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waukesha.

Graduates who receive their degree from the zoology program earn an average of $25,303 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in zoology from Carroll University

Best Zoology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Zoology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 125
Ohio 314 440
Illinois 304 73
Indiana 294 55

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Zoology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Zoology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology 50
Animal Behavior & Ethology 22
Animal Physiology 14
Entomology 11

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 2,097
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 434
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 392
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 156
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 151
Genetics 145
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 96
Pharmacology & Toxicology 39
Biotechnology 30
Botany/Plant Biology 19

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