by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 44 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 quality 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 colleges for animal science students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science.
South Dakota State University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in animal science. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a doctorate in animal science from South Dakota State University
It's difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in animal science. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Iowa State University
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in animal science. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in animal science. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a doctorate in animal science from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a doctorate in animal science from Kansas State University
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in animal science from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore the best animal science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 5 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 1 |
| Iowa | 110 | 8 |
| Kansas | 97 | 6 |
| Nebraska | 70 | 13 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 10 |
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 | 35 |
| Dairy Science | 6 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 2 |
| Livestock Management | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 62 |
| Food Science Technology | 35 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
| Agricultural Production | 5 |
| Soil Sciences | 5 |
