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2025 Best Animal Science Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
43 Master's Degrees
$55,258 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in animal science sits in the middle of the road, ranking #163 out of 343 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Science Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Animal Science in Illinois

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in animal science.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Animal Science

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It's hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you want to pursue a master's degree in animal science. UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Champaign.

Students who graduate with their master's from the animal science program report average early career wages of $55,258.

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Best Animal Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 211 6
Ohio 207 11
Indiana 191 8
Wisconsin 173 6

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One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Animal Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Animal Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General 35
Animal Health 8

Related Major Annual Graduates
Food Science Technology 62
Plant Sciences 31
Agricultural Public Services 14
General Agriculture 12
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 10
Agricultural Production 5
Agricultural Economics & Business 2

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