by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Animal Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 241 degrees in animal services to qualified students.
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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 Southeast 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.
It's difficult to beat Asbury University if you want to pursue a degree in animal services. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a degree in animal services from Asbury University
Any student pursuing a degree in animal services has to look into Midway University. Midway is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Midway.
Degree recipients from the animal services program at Midway University get $9,273 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in animal services from Midway UniversityExplore the best animal services schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 10 |
| Florida | 282 | 19 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 28 |
| Virginia | 274 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 25 |
Animal Services is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Equine Studies | 132 |
| Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming | 88 |
| Agricultural & Domestic Animal Services | 20 |
| Taxidermy/Taxidermist | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 1,837 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1,618 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 1,617 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 1,088 |
| Horticulture | 929 |
| General Agriculture | 761 |
| Plant Sciences | 744 |
| Agricultural Production | 689 |
| Food Science Technology | 443 |
| Other Agriculture | 406 |
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