by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their animal science graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying animal science schools.
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Below are the schools whose animal science graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying animal science schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst typically earn about $59,844 annually.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Connecticut one of the highest-paying schools for animal science. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career animal science graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $60,947 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Maine one of the highest-paying schools for animal science. University Of Maine is a public school located in the suburb of Orono. Animal Science graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of about $49,452 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rhode Island produces some of the highest-paid graduates in animal science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island typically earn about $46,797 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in animal science will find them at University Of Vermont, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Early-career animal science graduates from University Of Vermont make a median of around $42,941 per year.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #6 position for animal science graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus typically earn about $33,213 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries animal science graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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