2023 Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Animal Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, animal science was ranked #94 in the country. In fact 8,294 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Animal Science program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Animal Science
Our 2023 rankings named Northeast Community College the most popular school in the Plains States Region for animal science students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in animal science at Northeast, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northland Community and Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Iowa Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Dodge City Community College is a great place for animal science students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State College of Science. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Animal Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Iowa Central Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular animal science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Animal Science Colleges by State
Explore the best animal science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 172 |
| Minnesota | 131 |
| Kansas | 251 |
| Iowa | 235 |
| Nebraska | 128 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
Animal Science Related Majors
One of 16 majors within the area of study, animal science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Animal Science
| 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 8 schools only.
- 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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