Associate Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 250 people earned their associate degree in animal science. This makes it the 144th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,296 |
| Master’s Degree | 484 |
| Associate Degree | 250 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
| Basic Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in animal science is $32,687. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,310 and the high is $38,790.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in animal science. About 78.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 204 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer an associate degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for animal science students seekingan associate degree is Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in animal science from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. About 83% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
SUNY Cobleskill is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in animal science from SUNY Cobleskill. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. SUNY Cobleskill animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
Santa Fe College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in animal science from Santa Fe College. About 70% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santa Fe College animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
University of Connecticut comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in animal science from UCONN. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 32,687.
Casper College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in animal science from Casper College. Casper College animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
The 6th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast Community College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northeast. Data shows that Northeast graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,687.
Harcum College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in animal science from Harcum College. About 100% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at Harcum College make a median salary of 32,687.
Snow College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in animal science from Snow College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at Snow College make a median salary of 32,687.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northcentral Technical College. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in animal science from North Central Technical College. Data shows that North Central Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,687.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in animal science from BYU - I. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at Brigham Young University - Idaho make a median salary of 32,687.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Idaho. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in animal science from College of Southern Idaho. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that College of Southern Idaho graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,687.
College of Western Idaho is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in animal science from CWI. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. College of Western Idaho animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
The 14th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Linn-Benton Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal science from LBCC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at Linn-Benton Community College make a median salary of 32,687.
Northwest College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northwest Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in animal science at Northwest College make a median salary of 32,687.
The 14th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kaskaskia College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal science from Kaskaskia College. Kaskaskia College animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
John Wood Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in animal science from John Wood Community College. John Wood Community College animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Wyoming Community College District. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northern Wyoming Community College District. Northern Wyoming Community College District animal science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,687.
Morrisville State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in animal science from Morrisville State College. Data shows that Morrisville State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,687.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,149 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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