by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Animal Science Schools in Virginia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Animal Science Schools in Virginia list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of animal science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a degree in animal science. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
Soon after graduating, animal science degree recipients typically earn around $28,729 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in animal science from Virginia TechExplore all the Best Animal Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 154 |
| Florida | 282 | 193 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 305 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 160 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 125 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 63 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 114 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 96 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 125 |
| Alabama | 233 | 226 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 116 |
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 | 167 |
| Dairy Science | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 199 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| General Agriculture | 56 |
| Plant Sciences | 56 |
| Horticulture | 54 |
| Agricultural Production | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Food Science Technology | 25 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 21 |
| Animal Services | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
