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#1

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

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

215

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$49,648

#2

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

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

145

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$52,406

#3

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

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Generally, Berry College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$25,359

Median Starting Salary

$56,407

#4

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

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

104

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$53,293

#5

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

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$50,469

#6

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

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,311

Median Starting Salary

$55,348

#7

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

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$52,686

#8

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

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

State University of New York at Oswego is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,070–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,376

Median Starting Salary

$51,814

#9

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

Malone University
Canton, OH

Malone University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 1,400 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

970–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,571

Median Starting Salary

$53,542

#10

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$50,267

#11

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

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

In general, Delaware Valley University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$29,256

Median Starting Salary

$55,541

#12

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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$49,732

#13

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

Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

940–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$20,735

Median Starting Salary

$52,382

#14

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

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$46,447

#15

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$54,906

#16

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

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,230–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$54,018

#17

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

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$46,391

#18

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

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$48,837

#19

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

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Washington State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,911

Median Starting Salary

$50,181

#20

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

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$52,096

#21

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

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,525

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#22

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

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Generally, Muskingum University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

940–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$19,682

Median Starting Salary

$52,097

#23

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

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$45,932

#24

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

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$56,807

#25

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

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$50,041

#26

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

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$56,364

#27

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

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$14,325

Median Starting Salary

$48,715

#28

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

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Generally, Olivet Nazarene University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

990–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,059

Median Starting Salary

$54,173

#29

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

Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$28,585

Median Starting Salary

$48,637

#30

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

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$48,721

#31

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

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$49,667

#32

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

University of Maine
Orono, ME

the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$17,617

Median Starting Salary

$53,315

#33

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

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$12,819

Median Starting Salary

$51,366

#34

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

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$49,424

#35

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$49,262

#36

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

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$46,713

#37

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

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,676

Median Starting Salary

$48,598

#38

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

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Generally, Mars Hill University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$17,721

Median Starting Salary

$51,861

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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.

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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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary. the most available position for Zoology/Animal Biology majors is Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,502
Female Students
1,087 (72%)
Male Students
415 (27%)

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