Animal Sciences, General degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 90 schools to find the best for animal sciences, general students.
Where you study animal sciences, general matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Animal Sciences, General Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Sciences, General Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Animal Sciences, General in the United States
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No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for animal sciences, general. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 205 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $35,318 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal sciences, general, ranking #2. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 104 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $36,204 early in their careers. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $14,100 in student loans.
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. About 86% of students finish within six years. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo awarded about 153 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $33,879 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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A rank of #4 makes Iowa State University one of the top schools for animal sciences, general. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 219 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from Iowa State University earn around $39,567 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal sciences, general, ranking #5. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 328 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $57,477 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,906 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis earned the #6 position for animal sciences, general this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. About 318 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $32,309 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $13,625 in student loans.
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California State University Fresno earned the #7 position for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 97 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $40,311 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,585 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute landed the #8 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Wooster. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute awarded about 35 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute generally make around $39,743. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #9 for animal sciences, general this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 50 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $44,354. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Auburn University earned the #10 position for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 128 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $34,980. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #11 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 98 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $34,073 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #12 for animal sciences, general this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 216 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $33,332 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,689 in student loans.
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University Of Florida came in at #13 for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 150 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from University Of Florida earn around $31,294 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,475 to complete this degree.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #14 for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public university. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. California State Polytechnic University Pomona awarded about 132 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from California State Polytechnic University Pomona generally make around $37,349. Students borrow a median of $15,550 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park earned the #15 position for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 66 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $40,209 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Michigan State University placed #16 among the best animal sciences, general schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 174 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from Michigan State University earn around $41,292 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Texas Tech University earned the #17 position for animal sciences, general this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 299 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $34,933 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,369.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #18 among the best animal sciences, general schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 253 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $36,235. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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California State University Chico came in at #19 for animal sciences, general this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chico. California State University Chico graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 78 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at California State University Chico in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from California State University Chico generally make around $33,387. Students borrow a median of $17,334 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #20 for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 181 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $42,723 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,850 to complete this degree.
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South Dakota State University earned the #21 position for animal sciences, general this year. This large public university is located in the town of Brookings. About 62% of students finish within six years. South Dakota State University awarded about 89 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $44,844 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,162.
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University Of Georgia ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 29 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $31,769 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans.
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University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #23 position for animal sciences, general this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 137 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $34,678 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Connecticut landed the #24 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. About 102 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $37,712 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $17,758 in student loans.
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West Texas A And M University placed #25 among the best animal sciences, general schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $43,515. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 90 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
