by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of animal science. Combined, these schools handed out 250 associate degrees in animal science to qualified students.
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The animal science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality animal science program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for animal science students working on their associate degree.
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 Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in animal science.
University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in animal science. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in animal science from University of Connecticut
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in animal science. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a fairly small public university located in the town of Wooster.
Those animal science students who get their associate degree from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute make $6,806 more than the typical animal science graduate.
More information about a associate in animal science from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
College of Southern Idaho is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in animal science. Located in the city of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in animal science from College of Southern Idaho
It's hard to beat Santa Fe College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in animal science. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.
Students who graduate with their associate from the animal science program report average early career earnings of $24,833.
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Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the animal science program make about $27,932 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the town of Cobleskill, SUNY Cobleskill is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in animal science from SUNY Cobleskill
North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Wausau.More information about a associate in animal science from Northcentral Technical College
Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.
Those animal science students who get their associate degree from Northeast Community College receive $2,994 more than the typical animal science student.
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Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in animal science from College of Western Idaho
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Animal Science is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 181 |
| Dairy Science | 24 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 23 |
| Animal Health | 16 |
| Livestock Management | 5 |
| Animal Nutrition | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 4,149 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 586 |
| Animal Services | 213 |
| Plant Sciences | 150 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 123 |
| Other Agriculture | 108 |
