by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in animal science to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for animal science students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in animal science. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the animal science program make about $25,669 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in animal science. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the animal science program make around $26,637 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from Middle Tennessee State UniversityExplore all the Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 144 |
| Georgia | 224 | 125 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 277 |
| Virginia | 213 | 172 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 125 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 57 |
| Alabama | 184 | 194 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 112 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 93 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 105 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 105 |
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 | 151 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 259 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 119 |
| Plant Sciences | 40 |
| Food Science Technology | 31 |
| Soil Sciences | 29 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 22 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 |
| Agricultural Production | 2 |
