2026 Best Animal Services Schools in Ohio

Animal Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal services programs.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best animal services schools.

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• Best Animal Services Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Animal Services in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall animal services education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Animal Services

1

The University Of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Animal Services Degrees Awarded

$22,211 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked The University Of Findlay the best school in the country for a degree in animal services. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 animal services students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Findlay in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $22,211. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the animal services program at The University Of Findlay

2

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Animal Services Degrees Awarded

$37,713 Median Starting Salary

Hocking College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal services, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Animal Services graduates of Hocking College earn a median of $37,713 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,535. Get the full animal services details for Hocking College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 11 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.