by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of animal science. Combined, these schools handed out 13 doctor's degrees in animal science to qualified students.
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The animal science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality animal science program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for animal science students working on their doctor's degree.
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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science.
Cornell University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Cornell University
University of Maryland - College Park is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Maryland - College Park
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in animal science needs to check out University of Delaware. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Delaware
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in animal science. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Explore the best animal science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 2 |
| New York | 174 | 7 |
| Maryland | 119 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 0 |
| Delaware | 53 | 3 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Animal Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 31 |
| Plant Sciences | 29 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 3 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1 |
