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2026 Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region

19 Colleges in the United States
1,663 Animal Sciences, General Degrees Awarded
$32,605 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal Sciences, General degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal sciences, general programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for animal sciences, general students.

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Best Schools for Animal Sciences, General in the Southeast 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 sciences, general degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Animal Sciences, General

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2026 ranking of the best animal sciences, general schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 162 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $31,294 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $16,475 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from University Of Florida

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

A rank of #2 makes Auburn University one of the top schools for animal sciences, general. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 107 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $34,980 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete this degree. See the full animal sciences, general program report for Auburn University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 234 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $33,332 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,689. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Students looking for a strong animal sciences, general program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #4. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 37 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $31,769. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full animal sciences, general program report for University Of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #5 makes Mississippi State University one of the top schools for animal sciences, general. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Mississippi State University awarded about 92 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $41,464. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $20,938 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from Mississippi State University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 169 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $28,729 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,631 to complete this degree. See the full animal sciences, general program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas landed the #7 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 58 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $32,417 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,551. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from University Of Arkansas

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Murray State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 17 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $48,423 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete this degree. Get the full animal sciences, general details for Murray State University

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West Virginia University earned the #9 position for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 118 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $31,103. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full animal sciences, general details for West Virginia University

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Tennessee Technological University placed #10 among the best animal sciences, general schools. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. About 58% of students finish within six years. Tennessee Technological University awarded about 13 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University generally make around $46,981. Tennessee Technological University graduates carry a median of $17,580 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from Tennessee Technological University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #11 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 112 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from Clemson University earn around $28,942 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,827. See the full animal sciences, general program report for Clemson University

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 128 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $26,515. Typical student debt for the program is $21,693. See the full animal sciences, general program report for The University Of Tennessee

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University Of Kentucky ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $27,144 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from University Of Kentucky

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #14 spot for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 107 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $29,793. Typical student debt for the program is $23,143. Get the full animal sciences, general details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #15 among the best animal sciences, general schools. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates 53% of students within six years. Arkansas State University Main Campus awarded about 28 animal sciences, general degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $31,444 in their early career. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans. Read more about the animal sciences, general program at Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Middle Tennessee State University earned the #16 position for animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $33,788 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,415. Get the full animal sciences, general details for Middle Tennessee State University

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North Carolina A And T State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. This large public university is located in the city of Greensboro. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 52 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent year. Animal Sciences, General graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $35,686 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,043 to complete this degree. See the full animal sciences, general program report for North Carolina A And T State University

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. Set in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Tuskegee University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 58 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Tuskegee University in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal sciences, general program make about $24,211 in their early career. Tuskegee University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the animal sciences, general program at Tuskegee University

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Fort Valley State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Fort Valley. About 41% of students finish within six years. About 35 animal sciences, general degrees were awarded at Fort Valley State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from Fort Valley State University earn around $32,127 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,963. More information about a degree in animal sciences, general from Fort Valley State University

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Louisiana Tech University earned the #20 position for animal sciences, general this year. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 28 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal sciences, general degree from Louisiana Tech University earn around $21,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,626. Get the full animal sciences, general details for Louisiana Tech University

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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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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