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2023 Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges
$42,455 Avg Salary
$23,250 Avg Student Debt

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 small 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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#2

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Dordt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

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 midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at Northeast Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best animal science schools in Iowa. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.

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Best Animal Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 172
Minnesota 131
Kansas 251
Nebraska 128
North Dakota 40
South Dakota 136

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 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.

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