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2024 Best Animal Science Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
248 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$25,855 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in animal science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #92 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 248 degrees in animal science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Animal Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Animal Science
Master's Degrees in Animal Science
Doctor's Degrees in Animal Science

The animal science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Animal Science Schools in Illinois. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in Illinois

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the animal science degree levels they offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Animal Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
187 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
11.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in animal science. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Soon after graduating, animal science degree recipients usually make an average of $24,130 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in animal science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$27,580 Median Starting Salary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in animal science. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the animal science program report average early career earnings of $27,580.

More information about a degree in animal science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Best Animal Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Animal Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 171
Ohio 314 254
Indiana 294 198
Wisconsin 273 298

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Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.

Animal Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General 235
Animal Sciences, Other 13

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Majors Similar to Animal Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business 431
General Agriculture 312
Horticulture 288
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 192
Food Science Technology 168
Agricultural Production 110
Agricultural Mechanization 106
Plant Sciences 80
Agricultural Public Services 40
Animal Services 19

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