by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for animal science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 186 degrees in animal science to qualified students.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal Science Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the animal science degree levels they offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in animal science needs to look into Delaware Valley University. Located in the suburb of Doylestown, DelVal is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Degree recipients from the animal science degree program at Delaware Valley University get $3,504 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in animal science from Delaware Valley University
Every student who is interested in animal science needs to take a look at Harcum College. Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.
Graduates who receive their degree from the animal science program earn around $27,932 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in animal science from Harcum CollegeExplore all the Best Animal Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 225 |
| Maryland | 279 | 70 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 102 |
| Delaware | 175 | 25 |
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 | 142 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 34 |
| Animal Health | 6 |
| Dairy Science | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 388 |
| Plant Sciences | 131 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 128 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 123 |
| Horticulture | 117 |
| Food Science Technology | 86 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 61 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 59 |
| General Agriculture | 22 |
| Animal Services | 19 |
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