by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Animal Science Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 51 master's degrees in animal science to qualified students.
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The animal science master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for animal science students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in animal science.
It's difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you wish to pursue a master's degree in animal science. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in animal science from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in animal science has to check out University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in animal science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It is hard to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in animal science. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in animal science from Michigan State University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in animal science needs to check out Purdue University - Main Campus. Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in animal science from Purdue University - Main Campus
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in animal science from Ohio State University - Main Campus
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Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 46 |
| Dairy Science | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 181 |
| Plant Sciences | 57 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 34 |
| Soil Sciences | 20 |
| Agricultural Production | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 7 |
| General Agriculture | 6 |
