by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in animal science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for animal science students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in animal science. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the animal science program make an average of $26,515 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in animal science. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those animal science students who get their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University earn $3,637 more than the average animal science student.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from Middle Tennessee State UniversityExplore all the Best Animal Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 144 |
| Georgia | 224 | 125 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 277 |
| Virginia | 213 | 172 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 125 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 57 |
| Alabama | 184 | 194 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 112 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 93 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 105 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 105 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Animal Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 141 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 168 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 134 |
| Plant Sciences | 54 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 48 |
| Soil Sciences | 23 |
| Food Science Technology | 22 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 21 |
| Agricultural Production | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 16 |
