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2025 Best Zoology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

2 Colleges in North Carolina
105 Bachelor's Degrees
$24,995 Avg Early-Career Salary
Zoology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #125 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For 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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Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

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.

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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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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Zoology in North Carolina

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in zoology.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's in Zoology

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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

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Lees - McRae College
Banner Elk, NC

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 College

Best Zoology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore 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

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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 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

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