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2026 Best Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production Associate’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
261 Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production Degrees Awarded
$48,713 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 67 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal/livestock husbandry & production students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production in the United States

See the highest-ranked animal/livestock husbandry & production schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production

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Our analysis ranked Mt San Antonio College the best school in the country for a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. About 18 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Mt San Antonio College

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Fox Valley Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 20 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $44,020. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Get the full animal/livestock husbandry & production details for Fox Valley Technical College

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Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Animal/livestock Husbandry & Production graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for Chippewa Valley Technical College

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A rank of #4 makes Southwest Wisconsin Technical College one of the top schools for animal/livestock husbandry & production. Set in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 12 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Animal/livestock Husbandry & Production graduates of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $42,087 early in their careers. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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Students looking for a strong animal/livestock husbandry & production program will find one at Mitchell Technical Institute, which ranked #5. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. About 12 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal/livestock husbandry & production program make about $40,871 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Mitchell Technical Institute

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Black Hawk College came in at #6 for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. Set in the city of Moline, Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 22 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Black Hawk College in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal/livestock husbandry & production degree from Black Hawk College earn around $44,286 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,340. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for Black Hawk College

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Modesto Junior College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. Modesto Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Modesto. About 19 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Modesto Junior College in the most recent year. Animal/livestock Husbandry & Production graduates of Modesto Junior College earn a median of $36,525 early in their careers. Modesto Junior College graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Modesto Junior College

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Reedley College came in at #8 for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. This large public university is located in the town of Reedley. Reedley College awarded about 15 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from Reedley College generally make around $30,520. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Reedley College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College placed #9 among the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. Moorpark College awarded about 27 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Moorpark College

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Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced College came in at #10 for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. This large public university is located in the city of Merced. There were roughly 24 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at Merced College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal/livestock husbandry & production program make about $45,032 in their early career. Merced College graduates carry a median of $9,024 in student loans. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for Merced College

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College Of The Sequoias landed the #11 spot for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. College Of The Sequoias is a large public school located in the city of Visalia. College Of The Sequoias awarded about 22 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from College Of The Sequoias generally make around $37,749. College Of The Sequoias graduates carry a median of $10,288 in student loans. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for College Of The Sequoias

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Niagara County Community College earned the #12 position for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Sanborn. Niagara County Community College awarded about 13 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal/livestock husbandry & production degree from Niagara County Community College earn around $33,131 in the first couple years of their career. Niagara County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Niagara County Community College

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College earned the #13 position for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Bakersfield. About 50% of students finish within six years. Bakersfield College awarded about 25 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal/livestock husbandry & production degree from Bakersfield College earn around $86,312 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,419. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Bakersfield College

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Sampson Community College earned the #14 position for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. Sampson Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Clinton. Sampson Community College awarded about 11 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Animal/livestock Husbandry & Production graduates of Sampson Community College earn a median of $45,929 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,596 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Sampson Community College

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University Of Puerto Rico Utuado landed the #15 spot for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. University Of Puerto Rico Utuado is a small public school located in the rural area of Utuado. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Utuado in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from University Of Puerto Rico Utuado

Other Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production
Bachelor's Degrees in Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 67 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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