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2025 Best Zoology Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the Southwest Region
451 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$29,787 Avg Early-Career Salary
Zoology isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #165 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Zoology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 451 degrees in zoology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Zoology School

Best Zoology Schools in the Southwest Region The zoology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Zoology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for zoology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Zoology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Zoology
Master's Degrees in Zoology
Doctor's Degrees in Zoology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Zoology Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Zoology in the Southwest Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the zoology degree levels they offer.

Top Southwest Region Schools in Zoology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$31,485 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in zoology. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 60.99999999999999 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the zoology program report average early career earnings of $31,485.

More information about a degree in zoology from Texas A&M University - College Station

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
220 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$30,931 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a great decision for students interested in a degree in zoology. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were roughly 220 zoology students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the zoology program report average early career wages of $30,931.

More information about a degree in zoology from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$23,031 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Oklahoma State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in zoology. OSU is a very large public university located in the town of Stillwater. This university ranks 2nd out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 89 zoology students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, zoology degree recipients generally earn about $23,031 in the first five years of their career.

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Texas State crest
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Zoology Degrees Awarded
$22,264 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Texas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in zoology. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 44 zoology students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, zoology degree recipients usually earn an average of $22,264 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
11.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 77th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 17 zoology students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A&M University in the most recent data year.

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Best Zoology Colleges by State

Explore the best zoology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 159
Arizona 287 10
Oklahoma 257 332
New Mexico 219 5

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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 306
Entomology 80
Wildlife Biology 62
Animal Behavior & Ethology 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 13,334
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2,069
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,092
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 842
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 711
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 594
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 530
Biotechnology 249
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 228
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 204

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