Animal Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best animal services schools.
Where you study animal services matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Animal Services Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Services Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Animal Services in the United States
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 services degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in animal services. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 14 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $53,134 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong animal services program will find one at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 47 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services 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 animal services. Located in the city of Moline, Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 animal services degrees were awarded at Black Hawk College in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $44,286 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,340.
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West Texas A And M University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal services, ranking #4. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. West Texas A And M University awarded about 11 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $31,362. Students borrow a median of $21,559 to complete this degree.
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Emory And Henry College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal services, landing the #5 spot this year. Emory And Henry College is a small private not-for-profit school 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 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Emory And Henry College earn around $47,255 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,938 to complete this degree.
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Centenary College came in at #6 for animal services this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hackettstown. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Centenary College awarded about 21 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Centenary College earn around $34,104 in the first couple years of their career. Centenary College graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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The University Of Montana Western earned the #7 position for animal services this year. Set in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 animal services students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Montana Western in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from The University Of Montana Western earn around $36,924 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Montana Western graduates carry a median of $22,484 in student loans.
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The University Of Findlay landed the #8 spot for animal services this year. The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 37 animal services degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal services degree from The University Of Findlay earn around $22,211 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Findlay graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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North Shore Community College came in at #9 for animal services this year. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. North Shore Community College awarded about 13 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Services graduates of North Shore Community College earn a median of $51,255 early in their careers. North Shore Community College graduates carry a median of $14,145 in student loans.
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Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill landed the #10 spot for animal services this year. Set in the town of Cobleskill, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill awarded about 42 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $31,793 in their early career. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill graduates carry a median of $23,490 in student loans.
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Unity College placed #11 among the best animal services schools. Set in the rural area of New Gloucester, Unity College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 29%. Unity College awarded about 96 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Unity College earn around $36,144 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,083 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University Commerce landed the #12 spot for animal services this year. This large public university is located in the town of Commerce. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $54,201 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best animal services schools. Located in the rural area of Troy, Montgomery Community College is a small public university. About 12 animal services degrees were awarded at Montgomery Community College in the most recent year. Animal Services graduates of Montgomery Community College earn a median of $38,983 early in their careers.
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Post University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best animal services schools. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. About 42 animal services degrees were awarded at Post University in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Post University earn around $50,494 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree.
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Asbury University landed the #15 spot for animal services this year. Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore. Asbury University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 16 animal services degrees were awarded at Asbury University in the most recent year. Animal Services graduates of Asbury University earn a median of $50,086 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,250.
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Alamance Community College placed #16 among the best animal services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Graham. There were roughly 23 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Alamance Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $37,585 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,625.
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Bluegrass Community And Technical College landed the #17 spot for animal services this year. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 16 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Bluegrass Community And Technical College generally make around $44,431. Bluegrass Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,366 in student loans.
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Lamar Community College placed #18 among the best animal services schools. This small public university is located in the town of Lamar. There were roughly 33 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Lamar Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Lamar Community College earn around $25,669 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,300.
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Hocking College earned the #19 position for animal services this year. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. Hocking College awarded about 21 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. Typical student debt for the program is $16,535.
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Midway College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best animal services schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Midway. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 24 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Midway College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Midway College generally make around $33,696. Midway College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Central Wyoming College came in at #21 for animal services this year. Located in the town of Riverton, Central Wyoming College is a mid-sized public university. Central Wyoming College awarded about 15 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Services 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 ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best animal services schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hobbs. About 11 animal services degrees were awarded at New Mexico Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal services degree from New Mexico Junior College earn around $50,220 in the first couple years of their career. New Mexico Junior College graduates carry a median of $9,986 in student loans.
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William Woods University earned the #23 position for animal services this year. William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fulton. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 13 animal services degrees were awarded at William Woods University in the most recent year. Animal Services graduates of William Woods University earn a median of $30,545 early in their careers. William Woods University graduates carry a median of $26,406 in student loans.
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College Of Central Florida placed #24 among the best animal services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Ocala. College Of Central Florida awarded about 39 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $48,055 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,934 to complete this degree.
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Martin Community College came in at #25 for animal services this year. Martin Community College is a small public school located in the town of Williamston. About 27 animal services degrees were awarded at Martin Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Martin Community College generally make around $42,820.
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Rest of the Top 32 Animal Services Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s animal services ranking:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 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).
