by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 9 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.
Leading the list is Texas A And M University College Station, our #1 for animal science graduate salaries in Texas. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Early-career animal science graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $61,442 per year.
Texas Tech University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying animal science schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, animal science degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $54,222 annually.
Sam Houston State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying animal science schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Animal Science graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of about $46,013 a year early in their careers.
Texas State University San Marcos produces some of the highest-paid graduates in animal science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the animal science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,953.
Angelo State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying animal science schools. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. Animal Science graduates of Angelo State University earn a median of about $50,319 a year early in their careers.
Tarleton State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for animal science. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Students who complete the animal science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,558.
Texas A And M University Kingsville earned the #7 position for animal science graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. Students who complete the animal science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,759.
Sul Ross State University came in at #8 for animal science graduate earnings this year. Sul Ross State University is a public school located in the town of Alpine. Early-career animal science graduates from Sul Ross State University make a median of around $28,002 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #9 for animal science graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Students who complete the animal science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,101.
This list is compiled 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 · 9 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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