2026 Best Animal Science Schools in Minnesota

Animal Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best animal science schools.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Animal Science in Minnesota

If you are not 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.

Top Schools in Animal Science

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

89 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$34,073 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for animal science. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 89 animal science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Animal Science graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $34,073 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal science program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$35,072 Median Starting Salary

University Of Minnesota Crookston is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal science, ranking #2. University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Crookston. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 18 animal science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Crookston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal science degree from University Of Minnesota Crookston earn around $35,072 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full animal science program report for University Of Minnesota Crookston

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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.