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2026 Best Animal Services Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
124 Animal Services Degrees Awarded
$37,645 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal services programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 82 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal services students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Animal Services in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in animal services, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Animal Services

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Findlay the best school in the country for a degree in animal services. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The University Of Findlay awarded about 12 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $22,211 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal services program at The University Of Findlay

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A rank of #2 makes Black Hawk College one of the top schools for animal services. Set in the city of Moline, Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Black Hawk College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $44,286 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,340 to complete this degree. See the full animal services program report for Black Hawk College

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A rank of #3 makes College Of Central Florida one of the top schools for animal services. Set in the city of Ocala, College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public institution. College Of Central Florida awarded about 18 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $48,055 in their early career. College Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $18,934 in student loans. See the full animal services program report for College Of Central Florida

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Alamance Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal services, ranking #4. Alamance Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Graham. About 22 animal services degrees were awarded at Alamance Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their animal services degree from Alamance Community College earn around $37,585 in the first couple years of their career. Alamance Community College graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. Read more about the animal services program at Alamance Community College

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in animal services, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. Hocking College awarded about 28 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal services from Hocking College

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Bluegrass Community And Technical College came in at #6 for animal services this year. Set in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public institution. About 11 animal services degrees were awarded at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Animal Services graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,431 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,366 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal services from Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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Morrisville State College placed #7 among the best animal services schools. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Morrisville State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Morrisville State College generally make around $41,207. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the animal services program at Morrisville State College

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Lamar Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best animal services schools. Set in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public institution. Lamar Community College awarded about 12 animal services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the animal services program make about $25,669 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in animal services from Lamar Community College

Other Animal Services Degree Levels

Explore the best animal services schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Animal Services
Bachelor's Degrees in Animal Services
Master's Degrees in Animal Services
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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 · 82 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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