2026 Best Animal Science Schools
Looking for the best Animal Science programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 162 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Animal Science Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public school based in Wooster, OH. Students from in state pay about $9,584 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,362. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
A rank of #2 makes South Dakota State University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. The median Animal Science program debt is $23,162. Get the full South Dakota State University report
University Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #3 on this year's Animal Science ranking in the United States. Set in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin River Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,183. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #4 on this year's Animal Science ranking in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. The median Animal Science program debt is $26,000. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Platteville one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Platteville, WI. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,644, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. University Of Wisconsin Platteville Animal Science students take on a median of $20,875 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Platteville report
Kansas State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical Animal Science student debt is $22,757. Get the full Kansas State University report
Iowa State University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about Iowa State University
Auburn University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. The median Animal Science program debt is $21,625. Read more about Auburn University
University Of Minnesota Crookston landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates 50% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full University Of Minnesota Crookston profile
The University Of Findlay ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,164. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full The University Of Findlay profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $20,981. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical Animal Science student debt is $20,500. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Cornell University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Graduates carry a median of $14,100 in student loans. Read the full report on Cornell University
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Michigan State University Animal Science students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. More on Michigan State University
Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Main Campus Animal Science students take on a median of $17,651 in debt. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,906 to complete their Animal Science program here. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,161 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,689 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #20 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Typical Animal Science student debt is $19,500. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Georgia came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical Animal Science student debt is $22,250. More on University Of Georgia
California State University Fresno did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,585 in student loans. More on California State University Fresno
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical Animal Science student debt is $22,631. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. The median Animal Science program debt is $21,500. More on University Of Maryland College Park
University Of California Davis ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. University Of California Davis Animal Science students take on a median of $13,625 in debt. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Animal Science Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #26 position. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Animal Science students take on a median of $22,045 in debt. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Animal Science students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Dordt College did well this year, earning the #28 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Center, IA. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,050. The median Animal Science program debt is $21,812. More on Dordt College
Angelo State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Angelo State University Animal Science students take on a median of $19,183 in debt. Read more about Angelo State University
University Of Wyoming did well this year, earning the #30 position. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,250. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. Northwest Missouri State University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More on Northwest Missouri State University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,850 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Delaware Valley College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Delaware Valley College posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Delaware Valley College profile
Clemson University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,827 in student loans. See the full Clemson University profile
University Of Florida placed #36 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,475 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full University Of Florida profile
Texas Tech University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $21,369 in student loans. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Sam Houston State University placed #38 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Set in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $21,745. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school based in San Marcos, TX. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,662 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full Texas State University San Marcos profile
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #40 among Animal Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pomona, CA. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,781, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $15,550. Get the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona report
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #41 position. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Northeast Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $11,937. Read more about Northeast Community College
California State University Chico ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. California State University Chico graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $17,334. See the full California State University Chico profile
University Of Delaware ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. University Of Delaware Animal Science students take on a median of $24,572 in debt. Read more about University Of Delaware
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #45 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Located in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. The median Animal Science program debt is $25,169. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
Montana State University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University is a public institution. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. The median Animal Science program debt is $24,034. Read the full report on Montana State University
University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. About 71% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. University Of Kentucky Animal Science students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. More on University Of Kentucky
Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Graduates carry a median of $22,362 in student loans. Get the full Oregon State University report
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Washington State University Animal Science students take on a median of $19,545 in debt. More on Washington State University
The University Of Tennessee landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. The University Of Tennessee Animal Science students take on a median of $21,693 in debt. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
Best Animal Science Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Animal Science Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 162 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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