2026 Best Poultry Science Master’s Degree Schools

Poultry Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best poultry science schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Poultry Science Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Poultry Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in poultry science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Poultry Science

1

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Poultry Science Degrees Awarded

$31,769 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for poultry science. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 10 poultry science degrees in the most recent data year. Poultry Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $31,769 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full poultry science program report for University Of Georgia

2

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Poultry Science Degrees Awarded

$34,980 Median Starting Salary

Auburn University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best poultry science schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 10 poultry science degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the poultry science program make about $34,980 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete this degree. See the full poultry science program report for Auburn University

Other Poultry Science Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.