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2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
68 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,775 people earned their degree in zoology/animal biology, making the major the 317th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 68 zoology/animal biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in zoology/animal biology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great zoology/animal biology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the zoology/animal biology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Zoology/Animal Biology (Income $75-$110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #6 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Zoology/Animal Biology Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 1 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #2 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

NC State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#7 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s zoology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Colorado State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s zoology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

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#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#10 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s zoology students in 2019-2020.

UNH also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at UNH

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State also made our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Zoology/Animal Biology at Michigan State University

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 9 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, OHIO Athens has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OHIO Athens are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Zoology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Oklahoma is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 2 doctorate’s zoology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree zoology students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Zoology/Animal Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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