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2024 Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region

16 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,895 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$27,744 Avg Early-Career Salary
Animal Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #92 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,895 degrees in animal science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Animal Science School

Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region The animal science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Animal Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for animal science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Animal Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Animal Science
Master's Degrees in Animal Science
Doctor's Degrees in Animal Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Animal Science in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the animal science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Animal Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
225 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$31,223 Median Starting Salary

North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in animal science. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 225 animal science students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those animal science students who get their degree from North Carolina State University make $3,479 more than the standard animal science student.

More information about a degree in animal science from North Carolina State University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
8.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in animal science needs to check out University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 136 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Those animal science students who get their degree from University of Georgia earn $5,308 more than the standard animal science student.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
189 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$27,809 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in animal science. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 189 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. After graduating, animal science degree recipients typically earn around $27,809 in the first five years of their career.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Auburn University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in animal science. Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 123 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Animal Science degree recipients from Auburn University receive an earnings boost of approximately $10,161 over the typical earnings of animal science graduates.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
165 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$25,888 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 165 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the animal science program state that they receive average early career wages of $25,888.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$30,240 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were about 109 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available. Animal Science degree recipients from University of Arkansas receive an earnings boost of around $2,496 over the average earnings of animal science majors.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$28,700 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 93 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the animal science program make about $28,700 for their early career.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were approximately 125 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, animal science degree recipients usually make about $27,954 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were roughly 120 animal science students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the animal science program earn an average of $25,669 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$24,323 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 80 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients usually earn an average of $24,323 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Best Animal Science Colleges by State

Explore the best animal science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 154
Florida 282 193
North Carolina 279 305
Virginia 274 189
Tennessee 269 160
South Carolina 248 125
Kentucky 244 63
Louisiana 242 114
Mississippi 234 96
Arkansas 234 125
Alabama 233 226
West Virginia 207 116

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Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.

Animal Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General 1,670
Poultry Science 135
Animal Sciences, Other 56
Dairy Science 25
Animal Health 5
Livestock Management 4

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 1,592
Agricultural Economics & Business 1,558
Horticulture 921
General Agriculture 823
Plant Sciences 766
Agricultural Production 732
Food Science Technology 489
Other Agriculture 384
Animal Services 239
Agricultural Public Services 209

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