2026 Best Animal Science Schools in Georgia

Animal Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for animal science students.

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• Best Animal Science Schools in Georgia

Best Schools for Animal Science in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall animal science education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Animal Science

1

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

76 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$31,769 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for animal science. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 76 animal science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $31,769. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in animal science from University Of Georgia

2

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

$32,127 Median Starting Salary

Fort Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal science, ranking #2. Set in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Fort Valley State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal science degree from Fort Valley State University earn around $32,127 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,963 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal science program at Fort Valley State University

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 · 4 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.