2023 Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, animal science was ranked #94 in the country. In fact 8,294 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Animal Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for animal science majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Animal Science
Our 2023 rankings named South Dakota State University the best school in the Plains States Region for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for animal science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #6 on this year’s Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Explore the best animal science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 172 |
| Minnesota | 131 |
| Kansas | 251 |
| Iowa | 235 |
| Nebraska | 128 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
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Animal Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 16 majors within the area of study, animal science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Animal Science
| 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 7 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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