Equine Studies 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for equine studies students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for equine studies can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Equine Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Missouri Columbia the best school in the country for a degree in equine studies. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 14 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $53,134 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best equine studies schools. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 47 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $31,881 in their early career. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $24,066 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Black Hawk College one of the top schools for equine studies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Moline. About 11 equine studies degrees were awarded at Black Hawk College in the most recent year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Black Hawk College earn around $44,286 in the first couple years of their career. Black Hawk College graduates carry a median of $11,340 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong equine studies program will find one at West Texas A And M University, which ranked #4. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 equine studies degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Equine Studies graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $31,362 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,559 to complete this degree.
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Emory And Henry College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best equine studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Emory. Emory And Henry College graduates 56% of students within six years. Emory And Henry College awarded about 13 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Emory And Henry College earn around $47,255 in the first couple years of their career. Emory And Henry College graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans.
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Centenary College earned the #6 position for equine studies this year. Centenary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackettstown. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 21 equine studies degrees were awarded at Centenary College in the most recent year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Centenary College earn around $34,104 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Montana Western came in at #7 for equine studies this year. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 30 equine studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana Western in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from The University Of Montana Western generally make around $36,924. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Findlay earned the #8 position for equine studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 37 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Findlay in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $22,211 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #9 position for equine studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Commerce. About 43% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 13 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. Typical student debt for the program is $23,796.
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Post University placed #10 among the best equine studies schools. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Post University earn around $50,494 in the first couple years of their career. Post University graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans.
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Asbury University landed the #11 spot for equine studies this year. Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 16 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury University in the most recent data year. Equine Studies graduates of Asbury University earn a median of $50,086 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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Bluegrass Community And Technical College landed the #12 spot for equine studies this year. Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 16 equine studies degrees were awarded at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $44,431 in their early career. Bluegrass Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,366 in student loans.
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Lamar Community College placed #13 among the best equine studies schools. Set in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public institution. Lamar Community College awarded about 33 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Lamar Community College generally make around $25,669. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree.
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Hocking College placed #14 among the best equine studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Nelsonville. There were roughly 10 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Hocking College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete this degree.
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Midway College came in at #15 for equine studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Midway. Midway College graduates 44% of students within six years. Midway College awarded about 24 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Midway College earn around $33,696 in the first couple years of their career. Midway College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Central Wyoming College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best equine studies schools. Set in the town of Riverton, Central Wyoming College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 14 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Wyoming College in the most recent data year. Equine Studies graduates of Central Wyoming College earn a median of $65,164 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,820 to complete this degree.
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New Mexico Junior College came in at #17 for equine studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hobbs. There were roughly 11 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from New Mexico Junior College generally make around $50,220. Typical student debt for the program is $9,986.
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William Woods University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best equine studies schools. Set in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. William Woods University graduates 46% of students within six years. William Woods University awarded about 13 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from William Woods University generally make around $30,545. Typical student debt for the program is $26,406.
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College Of Central Florida came in at #19 for equine studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Ocala. There were roughly 39 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $48,055 in their early career. College Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $18,934 in student loans.
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Martin Community College earned the #20 position for equine studies this year. This small public university is located in the town of Williamston. About 27 equine studies degrees were awarded at Martin Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Martin Community College generally make around $42,820.
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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 · 20 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).
