by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Minnesota 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 102 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
The animal science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science.
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in animal science. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, animal science bachelor's recipients typically earn an average of $34,073 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Minnesota - Crookston is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in animal science. UMN Crookston is a small public university located in the town of Crookston.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the animal science program report average early career earnings of $35,072.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from University of Minnesota - CrookstonExplore all the Best Animal Science Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 160 |
| Iowa | 197 | 219 |
| Kansas | 184 | 225 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 95 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 35 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 110 |
Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 102 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 73 |
| Plant Sciences | 51 |
| Food Science Technology | 21 |
| Agricultural Production | 18 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 5 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 4 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 3 |
| Horticulture | 2 |
