2026 Best Animal Science Schools in Florida

Animal Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal science programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Florida

Best Schools for Animal Science in Florida

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.

Top Schools in Animal Science

1

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

162 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$31,294 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best school in the country for a degree in animal science. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 162 animal science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $31,294. Students borrow a median of $16,475 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal science from University Of Florida

2

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$24,833 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong animal science program will find one at Santa Fe College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a large public university. Santa Fe College awarded about 46 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal science program make about $24,833 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,890. More information about a degree in animal science from Santa Fe College

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 · 3 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.