Indiana · Animal Sciences

Best colleges for Animal Sciences in Indiana

Ranked by graduate earnings

Purdue University and Huntington University award the most Animal Sciences degrees and certificates in Indiana: 205 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Indiana colleges offer Animal Sciences and award 208 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Animal Sciences program focuses on the study of animals within the context of agricultural, veterinary, and related fields. It encompasses various specializations such as Animal Health, Dairy Science, and Livestock Management, making…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 01.09
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
208
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$35,318
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,056
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Animal Scientists
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Purdue University
West Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,31820583%—$20,500

Colleges awarding the most Animal Sciences degrees in Indiana

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Purdue University
West Lafayette Public
205$35,318
2Huntington University
Huntington Private not-for-profit
3Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$79,120
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingScienceCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Animal Scientists earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Animal Scientists
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Animal Sciences programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Animal Sciences degrees?+

Purdue University (205 graduates a year) and Huntington University (3 graduates a year) award the most Animal Sciences degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Indiana colleges offer Animal Sciences.

Which Animal Sciences program in Indiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Purdue University tops the list at $35,318. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Animal Sciences program?+

The Animal Sciences program focuses on the study of animals within the context of agricultural, veterinary, and related fields. It encompasses various specializations such as Animal Health, Dairy Science, and Livestock Management, making…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Animal Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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