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2025 Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southwest Region

13 Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,392 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #106 in popularity, animal sciences, general is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,392 degrees in animal sciences, general to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Animal Sciences, General School

Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southwest Region The animal science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Animal Sciences, General rankings. For our Best Overall Animal Sciences, General School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Animal Sciences, General Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Animal Science
Master's Degrees in Animal Science
Doctor's Degrees in Animal Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Animal Sciences, General in the Southwest Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the animal science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Animal Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
327 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you wish to pursue a degree in animal sciences, general. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 327 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
212 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #366 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 212 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
220 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in animal sciences, general. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 220 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ

It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a degree in animal sciences, general. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 26 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
132 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 48th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 132 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
123 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

SHSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SHSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 123 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at SHSU in the most recent data year.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NM
73 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.

There were about 73 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at NMSU Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
64 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. A Best Colleges rank of #396 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas State is a great university overall.

There were about 64 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX
47 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of San Angelo, Angelo State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 82nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 47 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Angelo State in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
46 Animal Science Degrees Awarded

Texas A&M Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Kingsville. This university ranks 98th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 46 animal sciences, general students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M Kingsville in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Animal Sciences, General Colleges by State

Explore the best animal sciences, general schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 905 913
Arizona 670 31
Oklahoma 565 248
New Mexico 416 84

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One of 7 majors within the Animal Science area of study, Animal Sciences, General has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Poultry Science 80
Dairy Science 8
Animal Nutrition 5
Agricultural Animal Breeding 4
Animal Sciences, Other 1

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