by our College Data Analytics TeamAnimal Science is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. The schools below award the most animal science degrees of any in the United States.
College Factual ranked the 94 animal science schools in the United States by the number of degrees they award each year.
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Below are the most popular animal science schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
No school graduates more animal science students than University Of California Davis this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 324 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Read the full animal science report for University Of California Davis
A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the most popular schools for animal science. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduated around 310 animal science students in the most recent data year. Read the full animal science report for Texas A And M University College Station
Texas Tech University is one of the most popular animal science schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University graduated around 245 animal science students in the most recent data year. See more about animal science at Texas Tech University
Iowa State University came in at #4 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public university. Iowa State University graduated around 231 animal science students in the most recent data year. Get the full animal science details for Iowa State University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranks #5 for animal science by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduated around 226 animal science students in the most recent data year. Read the full animal science report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #6 for animal science by yearly graduations. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school located in the city of Raleigh. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 218 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. See more about animal science at North Carolina State University At Raleigh
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #7 for animal science by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public university. This school awarded about 207 animal science degrees in the most recent year. Get the full animal science details for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Kansas State University placed #8 for animal science by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 168 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Get the full animal science details for Kansas State University
University Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #9 for animal science by yearly graduations. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 160 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. See more about animal science at University Of Wisconsin River Falls
California State Polytechnic University Pomona ranked #10 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 159 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Read the full animal science report for California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University comes in at #11 for animal science this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 159 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Get the full animal science details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #12 spot among the most popular animal science schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Purdue University Main Campus graduated around 146 animal science students in the most recent data year. See more about animal science at Purdue University Main Campus
Tarleton State University landed the #13 spot among the most popular animal science schools. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public university. Tarleton State University graduated around 139 animal science students in the most recent data year. Get the full animal science details for Tarleton State University
University Of Florida comes in at #14 for animal science this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduated around 137 animal science students in the most recent data year. See more about animal science at University Of Florida
Michigan State University placed #15 for animal science by yearly graduations. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 133 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. See more about animal science at Michigan State University
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #16 for animal science by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduated around 133 animal science students in the most recent data year. Get the full animal science details for Ohio State University Main Campus
Unity College ranked #17 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. Located in the rural area of New Gloucester, Unity College is a private not-for-profit university. Unity College graduated around 130 animal science students in the most recent data year. Get the full animal science details for Unity College
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #18 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduated around 114 animal science students in the most recent data year. Get the full animal science details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Clemson University placed #19 for animal science by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 112 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Read the full animal science report for Clemson University
The University Of Tennessee comes in at #20 for animal science this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 109 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Read the full animal science report for The University Of Tennessee
California State University Fresno comes in at #21 for animal science this year. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 108 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Get the full animal science details for California State University Fresno
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #22 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public university. This school awarded about 104 animal science degrees in the most recent year. See more about animal science at University Of Missouri Columbia
Sam Houston State University ranked #23 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Sam Houston State University graduated around 103 animal science students in the most recent data year. See more about animal science at Sam Houston State University
West Virginia University ranked #24 on our list of the most popular animal science schools. West Virginia University is a public school located in the city of Morgantown. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 103 students earned a degree in animal science from this school. Read the full animal science report for West Virginia University
Mississippi State University placed #25 for animal science by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public university. This school awarded about 102 animal science degrees in the most recent year. Read the full animal science report for Mississippi State University
These schools also rank among the most popular for animal science this year:
These schools also graduate students in animal science every year and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Animal Science Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | 22 |
| #77 | University Of Hawaii At Manoa | Honolulu, HI | 20 |
| #78 | University Of Minnesota Crookston | Crookston, MN | 18 |
| #79 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | 14 |
| #80 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | 13 |
| #81 | Alabama A And M University | Normal, AL | 12 |
| #82 | College Of The Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | 12 |
| #83 | Sul Ross State University | Alpine, TX | 9 |
| #84 | Centenary College | Hackettstown, NJ | 8 |
| #85 | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Portales, NM | 8 |
| #86 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | 6 |
| #87 | Dordt College | Sioux Center, IA | 6 |
| #88 | Mount Olive College | Mount Olive, NC | 6 |
| #89 | Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA | 4 |
| #90 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | 3 |
| #91 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | 3 |
| #92 | Huntington University | Huntington, IN | 1 |
| #93 | Pennsylvania State University World Campus | University Park, PA | 1 |
| #94 | Stetson University | DeLand, FL | 1 |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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