2026 Best Animal Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Animal Science undergraduate certificate 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 analyzed 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Michigan State University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical Animal Science student debt is $26,000. Get the full Michigan State University report
The strong Animal Science programs at Kirkwood Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Kirkwood Community College is a public school based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Students borrow a median of $15,779 to complete their Animal Science program here. More on Kirkwood Community College
The strong Animal Science programs at University Of North Georgia earned it the #3 place in the United States. See the full University Of North Georgia profile
A rank of #4 makes Casper College one of the top choices in the United States. Get the full Casper College report
Out of the 162 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Athens Technical College landed the #5 spot. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Murray State University placed #6 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Murray State University
Stetson University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. More on Stetson University
University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
Cornell University placed #10 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on Cornell University
Texas A And M University Commerce did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Texas A And M University Commerce
Texas Tech University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
Morgan Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on Morgan Community College
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Brigham Young University Idaho
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report
Clarendon College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. See the full Clarendon College profile
Colby Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read more about Colby Community College
Sul Ross State University placed #18 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Sul Ross State University
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Angelo State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read more about Angelo State University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #21 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
California State University Chico came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about California State University Chico
Delaware Valley College placed #23 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Delaware Valley College
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. See the full Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill profile
Unity College
Unity College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Unity College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Animal Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
College Of The Ozarks came in at #26 in this year's ranking. More on College Of The Ozarks
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
Northland Community And Technical College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northland Community And Technical College profile
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Northwest College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Get the full Northwest College report
Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #32 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Texas State University San Marcos
Langston University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Langston University
John Wood Community College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full John Wood Community College report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #36 among Animal Science schools in the United States. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Montana State University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Montana State University
The University Of Tennessee ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on The University Of Tennessee
Tennessee Technological University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about Tennessee Technological University
University Of Florida ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. See the full University Of Florida profile
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College placed #42 among Animal Science schools in the United States. Read more about Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College
University Of Kentucky ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
Centenary College placed #44 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on Centenary College
Kansas State University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Kansas State University
California State University Fresno placed #46 among Animal Science schools in the United States. More on California State University Fresno
Indian Hills Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. More on Indian Hills Community College
Stautzenberger College Maumee ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on Stautzenberger College Maumee
Miles Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. Read more about Miles Community College
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Animal Science schools. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus
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 Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Animal Science Graduate Certificate 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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