Best schools in Florida for zoology

Animal Science is a popular major and Florida is the 11th most popular state for students studying this major. 207 of the 7,614 Animal Science diplomas awarded last year were given by schools in Florida. With so many choices it can be a challenge finding the best choice. We look at over 20 factors to determine the top 15% of schools for Animal Science students in Florida.

Choosing a Great Animal Science School

The animal science program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college’s overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Above Average Earnings After Graduation

A animal science degree from colleges on this list usually results in higher than average salaries following graduation. A animal science bachelors degree from a college in Florida helped students who graduated in 2015-2017 earn $26,400 a couple years later.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus – How much a school focuses on Animal Science students vs. other majors.
• Major Popularity – How many other animal science students choose this school.
• Accreditation – Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or a recognized animal science related accrediting body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for Animal Science students in Florida.

Best Animal Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Animal science majors are a unique breed (pun intended), and are best served by seeking out top academic programs that will meet their specific needs. Some are pursuing an animal science degree as a prelude to veterinary school while others plan to head right into the field of animal management. The schools listed below offer programs that are viewed favorably by both graduate schools and employers, making them ideal landing spots for animal science majors on various tracks (another pun?). Additionally these top programs all offer excellent animal facilities and laboratories and offer students a plethora of hands-on learning opportunities.

Explore all the Best Animal Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

Veterinary Science Graduate Degrees & Animal Science Graduate Programs

If you love animals and have a passion for science, a masters in veterinary science might be the right choice. This graduate degree allows you to pursue a career in the field of animal sciences.

Veterinary Animal Sciences graduate programs provide a high quality education to students with diverse goals and help to advance, through research, the familiarity and technology required to continue to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability in animal health and agriculture.

Veterinary and animal sciences majors might choose to earn graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines including; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Masters of Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (ABBS), or a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) Degree in Animal Sciences.

There are several degree types you can obtain from a graduate program in veterinary animal sciences including a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences, Master of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, or a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences.

Any interest in obtaining a degree online? Search online Veterinary Animal Sciences degrees.

In search of a program close to home? Try looking for Veterinary Animal Sciences graduate programs near you. Search by location to find accredited colleges from across the country and world that offer Veterinary Animal Sciences graduate programs. Find the best graduate school with veterinary animal sciences graduate programs for you today!

MARINE BIOLOGY AREA OF CONCENTRATION (AOC)

An Area of Concentration in Marine Biology allows students to build a strong foundation in basic biological concepts, with an emphasis on marine organisms and ecosystems. This program of study is designed to prepare students for graduate or professional studies in marine biology, biological oceanography, or related fields, as well as for professional careers in marine or environmental fields.

New College is situated on Sarasota Bay and our students have the opportunity to study and conduct research at the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center, located on our Bayfront Campus. The Center is home to more than 100 aquaria, anchored by a 15,000 gallon research and display tank. Each tank in the Living Ecosystem Teaching and Research Aquarium features different captive ecosystems, including a cold-water rocky shore and Sarasota Bay grass flats. Through a natural filtration system designed by students, the Center draws and recycles water from Sarasota Bay.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XcvhFEoRzxo

Recent Theses

• Effects of Glyphosate on the Odor Detection Behavior of Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis)
• Sarasota Bay: a Newly-defined Nursery Area for Blacktip Sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) on the Gulf Coast of Florida
• The Effects of Fish Waste Nutrient Enrichment on Thalassia testudinum Banks ex König in Sarasota Bay, Florida
• Mosquito Control to Kayak Trails: the Effects of Mangrove Ditches on the Sarasota Bay Region
• The Distribution of Cyphoma gibbosum (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Cypraeoidea: Ovulidae) (the Flaming Tongue Gastropod) in Relation to the Presence of the Fungal Disease Aspergillosis on Gorgonia spp. (Anthozoa: Cnidaria: Octocorallia: Gorgoniidae)
• Visually Mediated Behaviors of the Mantis Shrimp, Pseudosquilla cilliata (Fabricius, 1787) (Crustacea; Stomatopoda; Pseudosquillidae)
• Population Connectivity of Acropora palmata on Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Faculty
Erika Diaz-Almeyda Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies
Jayne Gardiner Associate Professor of Biology; Director of Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center
Sandra Gilchrist Professor of Biology & Marine Science, Division Chair
Brad Oberle Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies
Athena Rycyk Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Science
Gerardo Toro-Farmer Assistant Professor of Coastal and Marine Science