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2025 Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

11 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,100 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$34,874 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in animal science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #92 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,100 degrees in animal science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Animal Science School

Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of animal science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Animal Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in the Great Lakes Region

The schools below may not offer all types of animal science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Animal Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$30,187 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a degree in animal science. UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 176 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the animal science program state that they receive average early career income of $30,187.

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$41,292 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal science. Michigan State is a very large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were about 140 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Those animal science students who get their degree from Michigan State University earn $6,418 more than the typical animal science grad.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$44,354 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in animal science needs to look into University of Wisconsin - Madison. UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 59 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Animal Science degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison receive an earnings boost of approximately $9,480 over the average earnings of animal science graduates.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
162 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$35,318 Median Starting Salary

Purdue University - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in animal science. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were roughly 162 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the animal science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $35,318.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$34,337 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 156 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, animal science degree recipients generally make about $34,337 in their early careers.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Wooster, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public university with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 41 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Animal Science degree recipients from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute earn a boost of around $4,869 over the average earnings of animal science majors.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
184 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of River Falls. This university ranks 26th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 184 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent year we have data available. Animal Science degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - River Falls earn a boost of approximately $2,978 above the typical earnings of animal science graduates.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$44,956 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 20th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 47 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UW - Platteville in the most recent year we have data available. Those animal science students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Platteville receive $10,082 more than the typical animal science student.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$34,595 Median Starting Salary

Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the town of Findlay. This university ranks 24th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 32 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Findlay in the most recent data year. After graduation, animal science degree recipients usually earn about $34,595 in the first five years of their career.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WI

Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 17th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 15 animal science students who graduated with this degree at North Central Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Animal Science Colleges by State

Explore the best animal science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 171
Ohio 314 254
Illinois 304 230
Indiana 294 198
Wisconsin 273 298

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One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Animal Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Animal Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General 949
Dairy Science 95
Animal Sciences, Other 48
Livestock Management 5
Animal Health 2
Agricultural Animal Breeding 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business 1,251
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 887
Horticulture 702
Agricultural Production 634
Veterinary Medicine 566
Food Science Technology 477
Agricultural Mechanization 400
General Agriculture 356
Plant Sciences 354
Agricultural Public Services 155

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