by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2025 Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa ranking.
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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 Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the animal science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Iowa State University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in animal science. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.
Animal Science degree recipients from Iowa State University earn a boost of about $4,693 above the typical income of animal science graduates.
More information about a degree in animal science from Iowa State UniversityExplore all the Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 131 |
| Missouri | 283 | 172 |
| Kansas | 266 | 248 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 128 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 40 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 134 |
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 | 261 |
| Dairy Science | 5 |
| Livestock Management | 5 |
| Animal Health | 4 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 430 |
| Agricultural Production | 176 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 152 |
| Plant Sciences | 135 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 105 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 96 |
| Horticulture | 45 |
| Food Science Technology | 42 |
| General Agriculture | 31 |
| International Agriculture | 31 |
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