2026 Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Animal Science master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than South Dakota State University this year in the United States. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $23,162. Read more about South Dakota State University
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on this year's Animal Science ranking in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $26,000. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
A rank of #3 makes Michigan State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full Michigan State University profile
The strong Animal Science programs at University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,981 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
The strong Animal Science programs at Iowa State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full Iowa State University profile
Purdue University Main Campus placed #6 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Main Campus Animal Science students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Kansas State University Animal Science students take on a median of $22,757 in debt. Get the full Kansas State University report
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,651 in student loans. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,689 in student loans. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Cornell University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,100 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read more about Cornell University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
University Of Maryland College Park placed #13 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 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
Washington State University placed #14 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $19,545. See the full Washington State University profile
University Of Florida ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. University Of Florida Animal Science students take on a median of $16,475 in debt. Read more about University Of Florida
University Of Georgia placed #16 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. The median Animal Science program debt is $22,250. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Angelo State University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Angelo State University is a public school based in San Angelo, TX. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Students borrow a median of $19,183 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read more about Angelo State University
University Of Wyoming ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. University Of Wyoming Animal Science students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Auburn University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Auburn University Animal Science students take on a median of $21,625 in debt. Get the full Auburn University report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #21 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Based in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Animal Science students take on a median of $22,631 in debt. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of California Davis ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $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
University Of Missouri Columbia did well this year, earning the #23 position. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Typical Animal Science student debt is $19,500. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,045 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Animal Science students take on a median of $19,850 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Rest of the Top 50 Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Texas Tech University placed #26 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,369 in student loans. Read more about Texas Tech University
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,551. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Typical Animal Science student debt is $24,572. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Texas A And M University College Station Animal Science students take on a median of $18,906 in debt. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
University Of Kentucky ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. The median Animal Science program debt is $23,250. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Rutgers University New Brunswick Animal Science students take on a median of $25,169 in debt. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
The University Of Tennessee ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. The median Animal Science program debt is $21,693. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
Oregon State University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Located in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,362 to complete their Animal Science program here. Get the full Oregon State University report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Set in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Typical Animal Science student debt is $21,936. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
University Of Arizona placed #35 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,195 in student loans. Read more about University Of Arizona
West Virginia University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. West Virginia University is a public school based in Morgantown, WV. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Animal Science program here. More on West Virginia University
University Of Idaho came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Utah State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Utah State University is a public school based in Logan, UT. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. The median Animal Science program debt is $17,449. Read the full report on Utah State University
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #39 among Animal Science schools in the United States. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $24,125. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Amherst, MA. University Of Massachusetts Amherst posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst
West Texas A And M University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. West Texas A And M University Animal Science students take on a median of $22,333 in debt. Read the full report on West Texas A And M University
Tarleton State University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Set in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Tarleton State University Animal Science students take on a median of $21,638 in debt. Get the full Tarleton State University report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Typical Animal Science student debt is $23,143. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Vermont ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical Animal Science student debt is $24,250. Read more about University Of Vermont
University Of Connecticut landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $17,758 in student loans. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school based in Kingsville, TX. Texas A And M University Kingsville posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,892, compared with $25,746 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Texas A And M University Kingsville profile
Tuskegee University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Based in Tuskegee, AL, Tuskegee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tuskegee University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $25,386 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Animal Science program here. See the full Tuskegee University profile
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #48 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Set in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Science program debt is $18,489. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report
University Of Maine came in at #49 in this year's ranking. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical Animal Science student debt is $27,000. See the full University Of Maine profile
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Based in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez graduates 49% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,274. Graduates carry a median of $7,125 in student loans. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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