by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Arkansas 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 94 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 schools 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 Arkansas.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science.
University of Arkansas is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the animal science program report average early career wages of $32,417.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from University of Arkansas
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science. A-State is a large public university located in the city of Jonesboro.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the animal science program report average early career wages of $31,444.
More information about a bachelor’s in animal science from Arkansas State University - Main CampusExplore 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 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 151 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 277 |
| Virginia | 213 | 172 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 125 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 57 |
| Alabama | 184 | 194 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 112 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 93 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 105 |
Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 78 |
| Poultry Science | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 219 |
| Plant Sciences | 24 |
| Horticulture | 16 |
| Agricultural Production | 14 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 14 |
| Food Science Technology | 9 |
