by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Animal Services Schools in the Southwest Region 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 Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 services degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in animal services needs to check out West Texas A&M University. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Degree recipients from the animal services major at West Texas A&M University make $6,939 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in animal services from West Texas A&M UniversityExplore the best animal services schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 317 | 22 |
| Arizona | 287 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 0 |
Animal Services is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Equine Studies | 41 |
| Animal Training | 7 |
| Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 1,922 |
| Animal Science | 1,490 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1,288 |
| General Agriculture | 854 |
| Horticulture | 437 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 363 |
| Plant Sciences | 337 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 331 |
| Agricultural Production | 231 |
| Food Science Technology | 122 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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