by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Veterinary Medicine Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Veterinary Medicine Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the veterinary medicine degree levels they offer.
University of California - Davis is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Davis.More information about a degree in veterinary medicine from University of California - Davis
Explore all the Best Veterinary Medicine Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 127 |
| Oregon | 266 | 69 |
Veterinary Medicine is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 257 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 1,256 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 907 |
| Animal Science | 829 |
| Agricultural Production | 635 |
| Horticulture | 442 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 412 |
| Food Science Technology | 387 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 246 |
| Plant Sciences | 239 |
| General Agriculture | 139 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.