Best Animal Sciences Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 2 colleges offering Animal Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 143 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,519 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,774.

2
Schools in IL
$28,519
IL Avg. Earnings
$29,774
National Avg.
83
Schools Nationally

Animal Sciences Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

#1
S

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,580
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 90.4%
#2
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$24,112
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,130
Graduates: 94
Acceptance: 43.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Animal Sciences in Illinois?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #1 for Animal Sciences in Illinois with median graduate earnings of $32,925 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Animal Sciences programs in the state.
How much do Animal Sciences graduates earn in Illinois?
Animal Sciences graduates in Illinois earn an average of $28,519 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $29,774 for this major.
What is the hardest Animal Sciences school to get into in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the most selective Animal Sciences program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 43.7%. The average acceptance rate across Animal Sciences programs in the state is 67.1%.

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.