by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 49 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science.
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in animal science. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Georgia
North Carolina State University is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in animal science from North Carolina State University
Auburn University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in animal science. Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Auburn University
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in animal science. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Virginia Tech
Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Arkansas
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Florida
UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Kentucky
Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from West Virginia University
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Explore the best animal science schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 8 |
| Virginia | 127 | 10 |
| Georgia | 126 | 10 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 2 |
| Alabama | 98 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 9 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 2 |
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 | 40 |
| Poultry Science | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 84 |
| Food Science Technology | 41 |
| Agricultural Production | 24 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 15 |
| Soil Sciences | 13 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 6 |
| Other Agriculture | 2 |
