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2026 Best Animal Science Schools in Nebraska

2 Colleges in the United States
107 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$39,064 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for animal science students.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in Nebraska

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

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in animal science. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 107 animal science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Students who receive their animal science degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $39,064 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $20,981 in student loans. See the full animal science program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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