Animal Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Animal Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Animal Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,295 people earned theirAnimal Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 50 |
| Associate’s Degree | 271 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,135 |
| Master’s Degree | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Animal Science of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,873 |
| 4 years | $43,315 |
| 5 years | $54,045 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,176 |
| Women | 5,959 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,744 | 66.5% |
| Asian | 238 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,269 | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 329 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 327 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 124 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 75 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 372 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 325 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 217 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 207 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 182 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 159 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 130 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Animal Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 7,535 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 249 |
| Poultry Science | 161 |
| Dairy Science | 154 |
| Animal Health | 137 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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