by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of zoology. Combined, these schools handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in zoology to qualified students.
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Your choice of zoology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for zoology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Zoology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for zoology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in zoology. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Cornell University
Bucknell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in zoology. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Bucknell University
It's hard to beat University of Delaware if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in zoology. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from University of Delaware
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in zoology. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Franklin and Marshall is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Lancaster.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Franklin and Marshall College
Located in the large city of Buffalo, Canisius is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the zoology program make around $21,220 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Canisius College
ESF is a small public college located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Frostburg State is a small public university located in the suburb of Frostburg.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the zoology program make about $19,865 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Frostburg State University
DelVal is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Doylestown.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the zoology program make around $21,657 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Delaware Valley University
Located in the distant town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, zoology bachelor's recipients generally earn around $22,580 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from SUNY OswegoExplore the best zoology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 105 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 43 |
| Maryland | 207 | 15 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 4 |
| Delaware | 130 | 6 |
Zoology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 54 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 53 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 47 |
| Entomology | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 15,404 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1,966 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1,770 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 705 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 567 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 361 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 346 |
| Biotechnology | 196 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 171 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 84 |
