2026 Best Animal Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Animal Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 162 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
South Dakota State University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,162. More on South Dakota State University
The strong Animal Science programs at North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned it the #2 place in the United States. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. North Carolina State University At Raleigh posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,689 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
You'll be in good company at Kansas State University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,757 in student loans. Read more about Kansas State University
A rank of #4 makes Angelo State University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,460, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Angelo State University Animal Science students take on a median of $19,183 in debt. Get the full Angelo State University report
Mesalands Community College came in at #5 on this year's Animal Science ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Mesalands Community College
Washington State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Washington State University
Northwest College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northwest College profile
Lubbock Christian University placed #8 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Lubbock Christian University profile
Western Oklahoma State College did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on Western Oklahoma State College
Missouri State University West Plains landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Missouri State University West Plains report
Mount Olive College did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Mount Olive College profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
West Texas A And M University did well this year, earning the #13 position. See the full West Texas A And M University profile
Lamar Community College placed #14 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Lamar Community College
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #15 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Central Wyoming College placed #16 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Wyoming College
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Linn Benton Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Linn Benton Community College
Cornell University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read the full report on Cornell University
Otero Junior College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read more about Otero Junior College
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #21 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
James Sprunt Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about James Sprunt Community College
Huntington University did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Huntington University profile
Ulster County Community College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ulster County Community College report
Morrisville State College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Morrisville State College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Animal Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Texas State University San Marcos placed #26 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Texas State University San Marcos profile
University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report
Langston University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about Langston University
University Of Connecticut landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Sinclair Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. See the full Sinclair Community College profile
University Of Delaware landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Delaware
Navajo Technical College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about Navajo Technical College
Tennessee Technological University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Tennessee Technological University
Southwestern Community College Creston landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southwestern Community College Creston
Auburn University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read more about Auburn University
University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Platteville
University Of Maine came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Maine
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #38 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona profile
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about New Mexico State University Main Campus
Indian Hills Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Indian Hills Community College profile
University Of Florida landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Florida
North Dakota State College Of Science placed #42 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on North Dakota State College Of Science
University Of Rhode Island came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
California State University Chico ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read the full report on California State University Chico
Dawson Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Dawson Community College
Morgan Community College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Morgan Community College
Drexel University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Drexel University report
Hinds Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Hinds Community College
Northeast Community College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northeast Community College report
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Related Animal Science Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Animal Science Schools (All Levels)
- 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 Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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