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Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree School for You

Animal Science is the #94 most popular major in the country with 8,294 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Animal Science

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for animal science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #6, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree animal science programs. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree animal science programs. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best Animal Science Colleges by State

Explore the best animal science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 154
Virginia 189
North Carolina 309
Florida 193
Tennessee 160
Kentucky 63
South Carolina 125
Louisiana 114
Arkansas 125
Alabama 226
Mississippi 96
West Virginia 116

Animal Science is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 8,646
Agricultural Economics & Business 8,098
General Agriculture 3,370
Horticulture 3,234
Plant Sciences 3,175

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Billy Hathorn.

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