2026 Best Animal Science Certificate Degree Schools

#1

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

No school ranked higher than South Dakota State University this year in the United States. Located in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,162. Read more about South Dakota State University

#2

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

You'll be in good company at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #2 this year. 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 run about $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,689 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

A rank of #3 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $22,757 in student loans. More on Kansas State University

#4

University Of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

A rank of #4 makes University Of Arkansas one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Fayetteville, AR. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $23,551. See the full University Of Arkansas profile

#5

Missouri State University Springfield

Springfield, MO

The strong Animal Science programs at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Missouri State University Springfield Animal Science students take on a median of $19,687 in debt. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

#6

University Of Florida

University Of Florida placed #6 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Florida

#7

Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on Tennessee Technological University

#8

Mount Olive College

Mount Olive College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Mount Olive College

#9

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park

#10

The University Of Findlay

The University Of Findlay landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on The University Of Findlay

#11

University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville did well this year, earning the #11 position. More on University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

#12

Miles Community College

Miles Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read more about Miles Community College

#13

Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. See the full Lincoln Memorial University profile

#14

Huntington University

Huntington University placed #14 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Huntington University profile

#15

University Of Rhode Island

University Of Rhode Island landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Rhode Island profile

#16

Otero Junior College

Otero Junior College placed #16 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Get the full Otero Junior College report

#17

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #17 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#18

Oregon State University

Oregon State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. More on Oregon State University

#19

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on Northwest Mississippi Community College

#20

Stetson University

Stetson University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Get the full Stetson University report

#21

Ulster County Community College

Ulster County Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on Ulster County Community College

#22

Lamar Community College

Lamar Community College placed #22 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Lamar Community College

#23

Stautzenberger College Maumee

Stautzenberger College Maumee ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Get the full Stautzenberger College Maumee report

#24

West Virginia University

West Virginia University placed #24 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about West Virginia University

#25

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Oklahoma Panhandle State University

#26

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California Davis

#27

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#28

Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Buena Vista University

#29

North Carolina A And T State University

North Carolina A And T State University placed #29 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on North Carolina A And T State University

#30

Ozarka College

Ozarka College placed #30 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Ozarka College profile

#31

Sinclair Community College

Sinclair Community College placed #31 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Sinclair Community College

#32

Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about Sul Ross State University

#33

North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on North Iowa Area Community College

#34

University Of Wisconsin Platteville

University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Platteville

#35

California State University Chico

California State University Chico placed #35 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on California State University Chico

#36

Washington State University

Washington State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Washington State University

#37

Cochise College

Cochise College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cochise College

#38

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa

#39

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus

#40

Texas A And M University Commerce

Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Get the full Texas A And M University Commerce report

#41

South Plains College

South Plains College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full South Plains College report

#42

Western Oklahoma State College

Western Oklahoma State College did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Western Oklahoma State College

#43

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University placed #43 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Middle Tennessee State University

#44

Andrews University

Andrews University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Andrews University

#45

Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Santa Fe College

#46

Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. See the full Northwest Missouri State University profile

#47

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Clemson University report

#48

Navajo Technical College

Navajo Technical College placed #48 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Navajo Technical College

#49

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read the full report on Louisiana Tech University

#50

John Wood Community College

John Wood Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on John Wood Community College