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2026 Best Animal Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
75 Animal Services Degrees Awarded
$34,737 Avg Early-Career Salary

Animal Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal services programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for animal services students.

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Best Schools for Animal Services in the Great Lakes Region

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 services degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Animal Services

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No school ranked higher than Black Hawk College this year for animal services. Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Moline. About 11 animal services degrees were awarded at Black Hawk College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Black Hawk College generally make around $44,286. Students borrow a median of $11,340 to complete this degree. Read more about the animal services program at Black Hawk College

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Students looking for a strong animal services program will find one at The University Of Findlay, which ranked #2. 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%. About 36 animal services degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $22,211. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full animal services details for The University Of Findlay

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

A rank of #3 makes Hocking College one of the top schools for animal services. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Nelsonville. There were roughly 28 animal services students who graduated with this degree at Hocking College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. Typical student debt for the program is $16,535. Read more about the animal services program at Hocking College

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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 · 14 schools evaluated.

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