2023 Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Animal Science School for You
In 2020-2021, 235 degrees and certificates were awarded to animal science students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #49 most popular major in the state.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa
Check out the animal science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Iowa Schools in Animal Science
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for animal science students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
Animal Science majors at Iowa State take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $213, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Dordt University is a great place for animal science students. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Iowa Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.
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Request InformationBest Animal Science Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 172 |
| Minnesota | 131 |
| Kansas | 251 |
| Nebraska | 128 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Animal Science
Animal Science is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.