by our College Data Analytics TeamAnimal Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for animal science students.
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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 science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best animal science schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 84 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the animal science program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong animal science program will find one at Delaware Valley College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Doylestown. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 71 animal science degrees were awarded at Delaware Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal science degree from Delaware Valley College earn around $38,378 in the first couple years of their career. Delaware Valley College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the animal science program at Delaware Valley College
Harcum College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal science, ranking #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. About 12 animal science degrees were awarded at Harcum College in the most recent year. Animal Science graduates of Harcum College earn a median of $27,932 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. See the full animal science program report for Harcum College
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
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