Best Value Zoology/Animal Biology Colleges in Ohio

Ohio's zoology programs show dramatic cost differences, with net prices ranging from $4,503 at Ohio University's regional campuses to $27,662 at Miami University-Oxford. Despite higher costs, Ohio State University leads in graduate outcomes with an 87.70% completion rate and $26,022 median earnings. The state's major healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic and research facilities at institutions such as Ohio State create pathways for animal biology graduates into veterinary medicine, research, and conservation roles throughout the Midwest.

Programs

$4,503 – $27,662

Net Price Range

$24,285

Avg. Program Earnings

46.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Zoology/Animal Biology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$18,292	$26,022	$12,859	87.7%	52.7%
2	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$28,348	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
3	Kent State University at Kent Kent, Ohio	$19,614	$22,880	$12,846	65.5%	88.0%
4	Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, Ohio	$21,619	$20,140	$52,357	61.7%	52.2%
5	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$27,662	$24,035	$17,809	81.8%	87.9%
6	University of Akron Main Campus Akron, Ohio	$14,981		$12,799	48.2%	82.9%
7	Malone University Canton, Ohio	$22,881		$36,120	51.3%	77.6%
8	Muskingum University New Concord, Ohio	$20,204		$31,440	52.7%	86.4%
9	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503		$6,178	20.0%
10	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483		$6,178	12.1%
11	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328		$6,178	19.3%
12	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133		$6,178	13.7%
13	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971		$6,178	17.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $23,000 price gap between Ohio's cheapest and most expensive zoology programs?

Ohio University's regional campuses offer the lowest costs at around $4,500-$6,500 net price, while Miami University-Oxford reaches $27,662. The regional campuses focus on foundational coursework with lower overhead costs, though they show graduation rates between 12-20% compared to main campuses that exceed 60%.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Ohio's zoology programs?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with Ohio State at 87.70% and Miami at 81.80% leading the field. Ohio University's regional campuses, despite rock-bottom prices under $7,000, struggle with graduation rates below 21%, suggesting the importance of campus resources and student support systems.

Does Ohio State justify its higher costs compared to other public options?

Ohio State charges $18,292 net price but delivers the highest earnings at $26,022 and strongest graduation rate at 87.70%. This represents better return on investment compared to Kent State ($19,614 cost, $22,880 earnings) or Ohio University-Athens ($20,413 cost, $28,348 earnings).

Where do Ohio's zoology graduates typically find employment opportunities?

Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offer veterinary and research positions, while the state's manufacturing sector provides environmental compliance roles. Median earnings range from $20,140 to $28,348, reflecting opportunities in healthcare, research facilities, and conservation organizations throughout the region.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.