by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their animal science graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find where animal science graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose animal science graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in animal science, no school beat Utah State University this year. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. Animal Science graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $64,644 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins produces some of the highest-paid graduates in animal science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Animal Science graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $56,056 a year early in their careers.
University Of Idaho produces some of the highest-paid graduates in animal science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from University Of Idaho typically earn about $45,571 annually.
University Of Wyoming produces some of the highest-paid graduates in animal science, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Wyoming is a public school located in the town of Laramie. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from University Of Wyoming typically earn about $45,390 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in animal science will find them at Montana State University, which ranked #5. Montana State University is a public school located in the city of Bozeman. Animal Science graduates of Montana State University earn a median of about $42,414 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for animal science. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Early-career animal science graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho make a median of around $45,343 per year.
This ranking is produced 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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