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2025 Best Animal Science Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in Louisiana
142 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$34,874 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in animal science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #92 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Animal Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 142 degrees in animal science annually.

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Animal Science Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Animal Science Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Animal Science in Louisiana

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.

Top Louisiana Schools in Animal Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
26.6% Growth in Graduates

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in animal science. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.

After graduating, animal science degree recipients usually make around $29,793 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Animal Science Degrees Awarded
$21,958 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana Tech University is a great option for students interested in a degree in animal science. Louisiana Tech is a large public university located in the distant town of Ruston.

Students who graduate with their degree from the animal science program state that they receive average early career income of $21,958.

More information about a degree in animal science from Louisiana Tech University

Best Animal Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Animal Science Schools 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
Virginia 274 189
Tennessee 269 160
South Carolina 248 125
Kentucky 244 63
Mississippi 234 96
Arkansas 234 125
Alabama 233 226
West Virginia 207 116

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Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.

Animal Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General 142

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Majors Similar to Animal Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary Medicine 98
Agricultural Economics & Business 68
General Agriculture 65
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 58
Agricultural Public Services 30
Food Science Technology 22
Agricultural Production 20
Plant Sciences 20
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 8
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs 2

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