Best colleges for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Any instructional program in agricultural, animal, plant, or veterinary science and related fields not listed above.
28 U.S. institutions graduated 668 Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 01.9999, a specialization of Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (CIP 01.99).
About Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields programs
Any instructional program in agricultural, animal, plant, or veterinary science and related fields not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields program encompasses a broad range of instructional programs focused on agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary sciences. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the diverse aspects of agriculture and animal care, as well as plant science and veterinary practices. It is suitable for those seeking to contribute to the agricultural sector or pursue careers in veterinary medicine.
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Students in this program will gain foundational knowledge in agricultural practices, animal husbandry, plant biology, and veterinary science. Coursework may cover topics such as soil science, animal nutrition, and plant health, equipping graduates with the skills needed to address challenges in these fields.
Credentials awarded
What Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree372 graduates / yr · 9 institutions56%
- Master's degree118 graduates / yr · 6 institutions18%
- Associate's degree106 graduates / yr · 11 institutions16%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate20 graduates / yr · 2 institutions3.0%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years17 graduates / yr · 3 institutions2.5%
- Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.6%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year11 graduates / yr · 2 institutions1.6%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship8 graduates / yr · 2 institutions1.2%
- Award of less than 12 weeks5 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.7%
Graduates over time
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 373 |
| 2013 | 333 |
| 2014 | 348 |
| 2015 | 365 |
| 2016 | 495 |
| 2017 | 485 |
| 2018 | 528 |
| 2019 | 551 |
| 2020 | 607 |
| 2021 | 601 |
| 2022 | 674 |
| 2023 | 699 |
| 2024 | 597 |
| 2025 | 668 |
Top 28 institutions for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray State University Murray, KYPublicBachelor'sMaster'sAssociate's | 232 | 61% | — | $45,096 |
| 2 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GAPublicBachelor's | 89 | 36% | — | $42,107 |
| 3 | Ohio State University Columbus, OHPublicBachelor's | 64 | 88% | — | $71,570 |
| 4 | Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OKPublicAssociate's | 42 | 48% | — | — |
| 5 | Morehead State University Morehead, KYPublicBachelor's | 36 | 52% | — | — |
| 6 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MIPublicBachelor'sAssociate's | 20 | 52% | — | — |
| 7 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZPublicBachelor's | 19 | 68% | — | — |
| 8 | Hartnell College Salinas, CAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 14 | 40% | — | — |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NCPublicPost-degree cert. | 14 | 85% | — | — |
| 10 | College of Micronesia-FSM Pohnpei, FMPublicAssociate's | 14 | 34% | — | — |
| 11 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MDPublicAward of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 11 | 89% | — | — |
| 12 | Arkansas State University - Newport Newport, ARPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 11 | 46% | — | — |
| 13 | California State University - Fresno Fresno, CAPublicMaster's | 10 | 57% | — | — |
| 14 | University of California-Davis Davis, CAPublicDoctoralMaster's | 10 | 86% | — | — |
| 15 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CAPublicAssociate's | 10 | 30% | — | — |
| 16 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KYPublicBachelor's | 10 | 71% | — | $39,657 |
| 17 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYPublicAssociate's | 8 | 50% | — | — |
| 18 | Delta College University Center, MIPublicAssociate's | 8 | 27% | — | — |
| 19 | Alabama A & M University Normal, ALPublicBachelor'sMaster's | 7 | 24% | — | — |
| 20 | Reedley College Reedley, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 6 | 42% | — | — |
| 21 | University of Florida Gainesville, FLPublicPost-degree cert. | 6 | 91% | — | — |
| 22 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TNPublicMaster's | 6 | 34% | — | — |
| 23 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, ARPublicAssociate's | 6 | 31% | — | — |
| 24 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJPrivate not-for-profitAward of less than 12 weeks | 5 | 61% | $23,844 | — |
| 25 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NEPublicBachelor's | 3 | 67% | — | — |
| 26 | Clemson University Clemson, SCPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 3 | 87% | — | — |
| 27 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MSPublicAssociate's | 2 | 39% | — | — |
| 28 | Eastern Wyoming College Torrington, WYPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 52% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields field (CIP 01.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 19 states & territories
Where Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields graduates come from. Each state links to all Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | 286 | Murray State University232 / yr |
| Georgia | 1 | 89 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College89 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 64 | Ohio State University64 / yr |
| California | 5 | 50 | Hartnell College14 / yr |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 42 | Northern Oklahoma College42 / yr |
| Michigan | 2 | 28 | Northern Michigan University20 / yr |
| Arizona | 1 | 19 | University of Arizona19 / yr |
| Arkansas | 2 | 17 | Arkansas State University - Newport11 / yr |
| North Carolina | 1 | 14 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh14 / yr |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 1 | 14 | College of Micronesia-FSM14 / yr |
| Maryland | 1 | 11 | University of Maryland-College Park11 / yr |
| Alabama | 1 | 7 | Alabama A & M University7 / yr |
| Florida | 1 | 6 | University of Florida6 / yr |
| Tennessee | 1 | 6 | Tennessee State University6 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 5 | Rider University5 / yr |
| Nebraska | 1 | 3 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln3 / yr |
| South Carolina | 1 | 3 | Clemson University3 / yr |
| Mississippi | 1 | 2 | Holmes Community College2 / yr |
| Wyoming | 1 | 2 | Eastern Wyoming College2 / yr |
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Associate's degree, or a Postbaccalaureate certificate.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 28 colleges in the U.S. that offer this program.
What is the typical number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 668 students graduate from this program each year.
What topics are covered in the coursework?+
Coursework typically includes agricultural practices, animal husbandry, plant biology, and veterinary science.
What is the CIP code for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields?+
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields is CIP 01.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (CIP 01.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in agricultural, animal, plant, or veterinary science and related fields not listed above.
How many institutions offer Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields programs?+
28 U.S. institutions reported Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 19 states & territories, awarding 668 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields graduates.
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.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields graduates, so its figures match the Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields program page.
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