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Best Schools for Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences graduates earn a median of $29,774 within two years of graduation, ranking #224 out of 292 tracked majors — 16% below the median across all fields. There are 83 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 5,858 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Northwest Missouri State University graduates earn $41,937 while University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $16,478 — a $25,459 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap.

Early career salary growth is modest: Animal Sciences graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

83
Schools
$29,774
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#224
of 292 Majors
5,858
Graduates

Public vs Private: Animal Sciences

Public (76 schools)
$29,746
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (7 schools)
$30,082
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $336 more in early earnings on average for Animal Sciences graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Animal Sciences by State

Texas
9 schools
$32,118
Missouri
5 schools
$30,835
California
5 schools
$30,088
Connecticut
5 schools
$25,967
Wisconsin
3 schools
$35,204
Iowa
2 schools
$38,829
Arkansas
2 schools
$28,896
Illinois
2 schools
$28,519

Top Animal Sciences Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
N

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

$41,937
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,068
Grads: 42
Acceptance: 85.9%
#2
S

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$41,441
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,797
Grads: 101
Acceptance: 98.7%
#3
C

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$39,585
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,832
Grads: 62
Acceptance: 89.6%
#4
D

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA · Private

$39,369
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 71.2%
#5
I

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,828
Grads: 248
Acceptance: 89.1%
#6
N

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

$37,856
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,090
Grads: 76
Acceptance: 95.8%
#7
U

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$36,488
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,454
Grads: 31
Acceptance: 43.4%
#8
U

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$35,594
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,644
Grads: 76
Acceptance: 77.1%
#9
M

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

$35,546
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,232
Grads: 148
Acceptance: 83.9%
#10
W

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$35,420
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,972
Grads: 18
Acceptance: 97.4%
#11
U

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

$35,416
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,120
Grads: 79
Acceptance: 87.3%
#12
T

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$35,060
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,078
Grads: 238
Acceptance: 63.2%
#13
U

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

$34,793
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,240
Grads: 62
Acceptance: 71.7%
#14
T

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$34,704
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,416
Grads: 77
Acceptance: 70.9%
#15
U

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

$33,708
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,523
Grads: 164
Acceptance: 81.6%
#16
A

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$33,459
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,905
Grads: 66
Acceptance: 50.5%
#17
U

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$33,281
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,992
Grads: 112
Acceptance: 77.0%
#18
K

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

$33,192
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,928
Grads: 215
Acceptance: 79.4%
#19
D

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Private

$32,976
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,543
Grads: 79
Acceptance: 92.5%
#20
S

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,580
Grads: 49
Acceptance: 90.4%
#21
T

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $23,845
Grads: 19
Acceptance: 92.3%
#22
P

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,152
Grads: 130
Acceptance: 50.3%
#23
C

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$32,711
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,350
Grads: 104
Acceptance: 29.8%
#24
O

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$32,687
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,236
Grads: 176
Acceptance: 50.8%
#25
E

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Public

$32,569
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 54.9%
#26
S

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$32,498
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,802
Grads: 65
Acceptance: 85.4%
#27
T

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private

$32,213
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,940
Grads: 42
Acceptance: 86.3%
#28
U

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Crookston, MN · Public

$32,119
2yr Earnings
1yr: $39,654
Grads: 25
Acceptance: 58.4%
#29
T

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$32,051
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,130
Grads: 74
Acceptance: 94.2%
#30
U

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

$31,133
2yr Earnings
1yr: $26,723
Grads: 35
Acceptance: 85.7%
#31
C

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

$31,081
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,365
Grads: 102
Acceptance: 73.7%
#32
U

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

$31,042
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,248
Grads: 37
Acceptance: 44.8%
#33
U

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

$31,042
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,990
Grads: 103
Acceptance: 77.0%
#34
L

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$30,771
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,323
Grads: 43
Acceptance: 74.0%
#35
W

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

$30,771
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,506
Grads: 83
Acceptance: 86.3%
#36
A

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

$30,616
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,118
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 79.2%
#37
U

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

$30,409
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 65.1%
#38
U

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$29,882
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,052
Grads: 56
Acceptance: 37.2%
#39
S

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY · Public

$29,866
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,472
Grads: 167
Acceptance: 83.3%
#40
C

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,436
Grads: 94
Acceptance: 8.2%
#41
U

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$29,413
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,888
Grads: 89
Acceptance: 24.0%
#42
C

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$29,374
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,307
Grads: 72
Acceptance: 93.7%
#43
W

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$29,105
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,296
Grads: 50
Acceptance: 85.4%
#44
M

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$28,960
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,700
Grads: 53
Acceptance: 76.3%
#45
U

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

$28,753
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,875
Grads: 36
Acceptance: 79.1%
#46
O

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

$28,753
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,233
Grads: 134
Acceptance: 70.9%
#47
U

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$28,676
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,988
Grads: 254
Acceptance: 41.6%
#48
C

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

$28,598
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,992
Grads: 74
Acceptance: 96.4%
#49
U

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

$28,598
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,918
Grads: 20
Acceptance: 69.7%
#50
U

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,252
Grads: 56
Acceptance: 92.4%

Showing top 50 of 83 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Animal Sciences?
Northwest Missouri State University ranks #1 for Animal Sciences with median graduate earnings of $41,937 within two years. There are 83 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Animal Sciences graduates earn?
Animal Sciences graduates earn an average of $29,774 within two years of graduation. This is 16% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $16,478 to $41,937 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Animal Sciences program?
The average acceptance rate across Animal Sciences programs is 71.7%. The most selective program is at Cornell University with a 8.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Animal Sciences?
Private Animal Sciences programs average $30,082 in early earnings vs $29,746 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders.

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