by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for zoology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in zoology to qualified students.
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One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in zoology.
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in zoology. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the zoology program earn around $25,069 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from North Carolina State University
Lees - McRae College is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in zoology. Located in the rural area of Banner Elk, Lees - McRae College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the zoology program state that they receive average early career income of $24,921.
More information about a bachelor’s in zoology from Lees - McRae CollegeExplore all the Best Zoology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 59 |
| Georgia | 224 | 58 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 4 |
| Virginia | 213 | 20 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 13 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 0 |
Zoology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 57 |
| Wildlife Biology | 48 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 3,457 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 348 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 260 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 226 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 113 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 59 |
| Genetics | 37 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 32 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 28 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 23 |