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2026 Best Animal Science Associate’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
152 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$37,065 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal Science 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.

College Factual analyzed 162 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best animal science schools.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in the United States

Below are the best animal science schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Animal Science

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Our analysis ranked University Of Connecticut the best school in the country for a degree in animal science. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 animal science degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Animal Science graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $37,712 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full animal science details for University Of Connecticut

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best animal science schools. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Wooster. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute awarded about 29 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Animal Science graduates of Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute earn a median of $39,743 early in their careers. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full animal science details for Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

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Casper College
Casper, WY

Casper College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best animal science schools. Casper College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Casper. Casper College awarded about 11 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Casper College generally make around $49,729. Typical student debt for the program is $12,598. See the full animal science program report for Casper College

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College Of Western Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. There were roughly 15 animal science students who graduated with this degree at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal science program at College Of Western Idaho

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A rank of #5 makes Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill one of the top schools for animal science. Set in the town of Cobleskill, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 18 animal science degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill generally make around $37,068. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. More information about a degree in animal science from Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

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Northeastern Junior College came in at #6 for animal science this year. Northeastern Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Sterling. Northeastern Junior College awarded about 10 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Northeastern Junior College generally make around $38,543. Typical student debt for the program is $13,156. More information about a degree in animal science from Northeastern Junior College

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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Harcum College placed #7 among the best animal science schools. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 12 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Harcum College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal science program make about $27,932 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. Get the full animal science details for Harcum College

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College earned the #8 position for animal science this year. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville. There were roughly 46 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe College in the most recent data year. Animal Science graduates of Santa Fe College earn a median of $24,833 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,890 to complete this degree. Get the full animal science details for Santa Fe College

Other Animal Science Degree Levels

Explore the best animal science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Animal Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Animal Science
Master's Degrees in Animal Science
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 162 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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