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#1 #1 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 214 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,648
#2 #2 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,406
#3 #3 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#4 #4 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Berry College Mount Berry, GA At Berry College, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Berry College awards 40 degrees annually to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,407
#5 #5 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 33 degrees to students majoring in Zoology/Animal Biology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,348
#6 #6 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 204 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#7 #7 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 893 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#8 #8 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,293
#9 #9 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,837
#10 #10 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,542
#11 #11 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $46,447
#12 #12 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 323 degrees every year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $54,018
#13 #13 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,732
#14 #14 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#15 #15 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC At Mars Hill University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,861
#16 #16 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Annually, Kentucky Wesleyan College grants about 26 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 720–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,382
#17 #17 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Every year, Delaware Valley University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,541
#18 #18 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,130
#19 #19 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#20 #20 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Psychology, General, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,667
#21 #21 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,173
#22 #22 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#23 #23 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#24 #24 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#25 #25 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 667 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,932
#26 #26 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 39 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,097
#27 #27 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#28 #28 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 223 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Environmental Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,364
#29 #29 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $48,637
#30 #30 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlands Science and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,715
#31 #31 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 92 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#32 #32 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,366
#33 #33 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Annually, Hampshire College awards around 12 degrees to students studying Art/Art Studies, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Creative Writing, Dance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,684
#34 #34 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH Every year, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, History, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#35 #35 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 44 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,011
#36 #36 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,262
#37 #37 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,598
#38 #38 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,181
#39 #39 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#40 #40 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH At Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#41 #41 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S. Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH At Ohio State University-Lima Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship, Social Work, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,137
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About Zoology/Animal Biology

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

While Zoology/Animal Biology has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Zoology/Animal Biology all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Zoology/Animal Biology is $35,600.

Popularity of Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Zoology/Animal Biology, include Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are careers that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most available position for Zoology/Animal Biology majors is Biological Technicians.

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These are the highest paying careers for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Zoology/Animal Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,705

Female Students

1,257 (73%)

Male Students

448 (26%)

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#1 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

77%

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1,140–1,340

$49,648

#2 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

85%

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1,110–1,310

$52,406

#3 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

89%

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1,070–1,300

$52,686

#4 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

64%

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1,120–1,320

$56,407

#5 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

56%

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1,190–1,380

$55,348

#6 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

81%

56

1,060–1,270

$51,814

#7 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

61%

85

1,250–1,440

$50,469

#8 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

85%

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1,120–1,330

$53,293

#9 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

77%

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1,160–1,400

$48,837

#10 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

76%

13

970–1,180

$53,542

#11 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

42%

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1,180–1,420

$46,447

#12 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

75%

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1,220–1,380

$54,018

#13 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

75%

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1,040–1,280

$49,732

#14 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

42%

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1,240–1,450

$50,267

#15 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

68%

13

1,000–1,200

$51,861

#16 Best College for Zoology/Animal Biology in the U.S.

67%

8

720–1,180