2027 Best Animal Science Schools in Mississippi

Animal Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best animal science schools.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Mississippi

Best Schools for Animal Science in Mississippi

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

Top Schools in Animal Science

1

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

88 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$41,464 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Mississippi State University, our #1 school for animal science. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 88 animal science degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $41,464. Typical student debt for the program is $20,938. Get the full animal science details for Mississippi State University

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East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$34,012 Median Starting Salary

East Mississippi Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal science, landing the #2 spot this year. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. About 10 animal science degrees were awarded at East Mississippi Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal science degree from East Mississippi Community College earn around $34,012 in the first couple years of their career. East Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Read more about the animal science program at East Mississippi Community College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.