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2026 Best Animal Science Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
102 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$41,464 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best animal science schools.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in Mississippi

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

Top Schools in Animal Science

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Leading the list is Mississippi State University, our #1 school for animal science. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 102 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal science program make about $41,464 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,938 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal science from Mississippi State University

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Notes and References

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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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