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2026 Best Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
254 Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production Degrees Awarded
$52,985 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal/livestock husbandry & production programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for animal/livestock husbandry & production students.

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Best Schools for Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production

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Leading the list is Mt San Antonio College, our #1 school for animal/livestock husbandry & production. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. There were roughly 38 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal/livestock husbandry & production degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Mt San Antonio College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

A rank of #2 makes Moorpark College one of the top schools for animal/livestock husbandry & production. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. Moorpark College awarded about 65 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. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Moorpark College

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Students looking for a strong animal/livestock husbandry & production program will find one at Modesto Junior College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public university. There were roughly 19 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at Modesto Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal/livestock husbandry & production program make about $36,525 in their early career. Modesto Junior College graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for Modesto Junior College

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Reedley College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. Reedley College is a large public school located in the town of Reedley. Reedley College awarded about 21 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. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. More information about a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production from Reedley College

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Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal/livestock husbandry & production, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Merced. Merced College awarded about 30 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal/livestock husbandry & production degree from Merced College earn around $45,032 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,024 to complete this degree. See the full animal/livestock husbandry & production program report for Merced College

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College Of The Sequoias earned the #6 position for animal/livestock husbandry & production this year. College Of The Sequoias is a large public school located in the city of Visalia. There were roughly 33 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Sequoias in the most recent data year. Animal/livestock Husbandry & Production graduates of College Of The Sequoias earn a median of $37,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,288. Get the full animal/livestock husbandry & production details for College Of The Sequoias

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Bakersfield. Bakersfield College graduates 50% of students within six years. About 25 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal/livestock husbandry & production program make about $86,312 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,419 to complete this degree. Get the full animal/livestock husbandry & production details for Bakersfield College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College placed #8 among the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public university. About 13 animal/livestock husbandry & production degrees were awarded at Victor Valley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal/livestock husbandry & production program make about $37,755 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,995 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Victor Valley College

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Feather River Community College District placed #9 among the best animal/livestock husbandry & production schools. Set in the rural area of Quincy, Feather River Community College District is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 animal/livestock husbandry & production students who graduated with this degree at Feather River Community College District in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal/livestock husbandry & production program at Feather River Community College District

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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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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