2027 Best Animal Science Schools in Florida

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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for animal science students.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Florida

Best Schools for Animal Science in Florida

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

Top Schools in Animal Science

1

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

150 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$31,294 Median Starting Salary

University Of Florida tops our 2027 ranking of the best animal science schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 150 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $31,294. Students borrow a median of $16,475 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal science program at University Of Florida

2

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

29 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$24,833 Median Starting Salary

Santa Fe College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal science, ranking #2. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville. About 29 animal science degrees were awarded at Santa Fe College in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal science program make about $24,833 in their early career. Santa Fe College graduates carry a median of $19,890 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal science from Santa Fe College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.