2027 Best Animal Science Schools in Illinois

Animal Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Animal Science in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall animal science education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Animal Science

1

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

237 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$42,723 Median Starting Salary

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in animal science. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 237 animal science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal science degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $42,723 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,850. More information about a degree in animal science from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

2

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$30,706 Median Starting Salary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best animal science schools. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 23 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale generally make around $30,706. Typical student debt for the program is $21,936. More information about a degree in animal science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.