Equine Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their equine studies programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 62 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for equine studies students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Equine Studies School
The school you choose for equine studies can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Equine Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Missouri Columbia the best school in the country for a degree in equine studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 30 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Equine Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818.
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Texas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in equine studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. Texas Tech University awarded about 11 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $50,332 in their early career. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in equine studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 46 equine studies degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $31,881 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,066.
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A rank of #4 makes West Texas A And M University one of the top schools for equine studies. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 20 equine studies degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $31,362. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $21,559 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong equine studies program will find one at The University Of Montana Western, which ranked #5. The University Of Montana Western is a small public school located in the town of Dillon. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Montana Western awarded about 23 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $36,924 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete this degree.
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Johnson And Wales University Providence landed the #6 spot for equine studies this year. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Johnson And Wales University Providence in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Johnson And Wales University Providence earn around $27,363 in the first couple years of their career. Johnson And Wales University Providence graduates carry a median of $26,350 in student loans.
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Centenary College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best equine studies schools. Centenary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackettstown. Centenary College graduates 55% of students within six years. Centenary College awarded about 17 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $34,104 in their early career. Centenary College graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Black Hawk College earned the #8 position for equine studies this year. Set in the city of Moline, Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 11 equine studies degrees were awarded at Black Hawk College in the most recent year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $44,286 in their early career. Black Hawk College graduates carry a median of $11,340 in student loans.
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The University Of Findlay placed #9 among the best equine studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The University Of Findlay awarded about 36 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $22,211 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Sheridan College came in at #10 for equine studies this year. Set in the town of Sheridan, Sheridan College is a mid-sized public institution. Sheridan College awarded about 10 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Sheridan College generally make around $49,039. Typical student debt for the program is $13,910.
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Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #11 for equine studies this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 13 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Texas A And M University Commerce earn around $54,201 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete this degree.
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College Of Central Florida ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best equine studies schools. Set in the city of Ocala, College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public institution. College Of Central Florida awarded about 61 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $48,055 in their early career. College Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $18,934 in student loans.
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Asbury University earned the #13 position for equine studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wilmore. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 21 equine studies degrees were awarded at Asbury University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Asbury University generally make around $50,086. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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Post University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best equine studies schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Waterbury. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. There were roughly 58 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Post University earn around $50,494 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree.
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Hocking College came in at #15 for equine studies this year. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. Hocking College awarded about 15 equine studies degrees in the most recent data year. Equine Studies graduates of Hocking College earn a median of $37,713 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,535.
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Morrisville State College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best equine studies schools. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public university. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 10 equine studies degrees were awarded at Morrisville State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their equine studies degree from Morrisville State College earn around $41,207 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Bluegrass Community And Technical College earned the #17 position for equine studies this year. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public university. About 31 equine studies degrees were awarded at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $44,431 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,366.
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Lamar Community College placed #18 among the best equine studies schools. Located in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public university. About 27 equine studies degrees were awarded at Lamar Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $25,669 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree.
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William Woods University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best equine studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Fulton. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 20 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at William Woods University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $30,545 in their early career. William Woods University graduates carry a median of $26,406 in student loans.
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Midway College came in at #20 for equine studies this year. Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Midway. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 13 equine studies students who graduated with this degree at Midway College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the equine studies program make about $33,696 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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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 · 62 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).
