Animal Sciences and Industry has been named the No. 1 Best College for Animal Sciences in the U.S. by CollegeRaptor.com.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry has been named the No. 1 Best College for Animal Sciences in the U.S. by CollegeRaptor.com.

College Raptor is a resource used by prospective students, families and counselors to search for colleges based on academic offerings, financial aid, cost and more. Each year, it publishes rankings of “Best Colleges” for a variety of categories that are data-driven, accounting for retention rates, acceptance rate, graduation rate, median starting salary and more.

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is proud to be recognized for their commitment to preparing students for lifelong, impactful careers in the agriculture industry. Students learn from world-renowned faculty, both in the classroom and through hands-on research. They gain meaningful skills to take into the workforce on our departmental animal units and are exposed to all aspects of the industry through student organizations, activities and applied learning experiences. The department offers a variety of concentrations so that every student can find their fit.

The department is honored by this ranking and will remain committed to pursuing excellence in teaching, research and service as it prepares students for success in the agriculture industry.