2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Animal Science in the Plains States Region

Animal Science isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #141 in popularity out of 312 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the most popular for animal science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 14 associate degrees in animal science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Animal Science School for Your Associate Degree

The animal science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Animal Science in the Plains States Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality animal science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Animal Science Schools

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for animal science.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Animal Science in the Plains States Region

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for animal science students seeking a an associate degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Animal Science Students Working on Their Associate

1

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

13 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In NE

#1 Best Quality In NE

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Northeast Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in animal science. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in animal science in Nebraska.

There were about 13 animal science students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in animal science from Northeast Community College

2

Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN

1 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Northland Community and Technical College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in animal science. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the remote town of Thief River Falls.

There were about 1 animal science individuals who graduated with this degree at Northland Community and Technical College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in animal science from Northland Community and Technical College

3

North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND

#1 Most Popular In ND

North Dakota State College of Science is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in animal science. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in animal science from North Dakota State College of Science

3

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA

#1 Most Popular In IA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Indian Hills Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in animal science. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in animal science from Indian Hills Community College

3

Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS

#1 Most Popular In KS

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in animal science needs to take a look at Dodge City Community College. Dodge City Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Dodge City. More information about a associate in animal science from Dodge City Community College

3

Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA

#1 Most Popular In IA

Eastern Iowa Community College District is a popular choice for students interested in an associate degree in animal science. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Davenport. More information about a associate in animal science from Eastern Iowa Community College District

3

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA

#1 Most Popular In IA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Iowa Central Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in animal science. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in animal science from Iowa Central Community College

Best Animal Science Colleges by State

Explore the most popular animal science schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	147	3
Kansas	145	0
Nebraska	96	17
North Dakota	87	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Animal Science

One of 16 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Animal Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Animal Science Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General	14

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Agricultural Economics & Business	605
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	312
Agricultural Production	293
Horticulture	164
Agricultural Mechanization	129
General Agriculture	96
Plant Sciences	30
Animal Services	15
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs	8
Food Processing	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Billy Hathorn. More about our data sources and methodologies.