Doctor’s Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 194 people earned their doctor's degree in animal science. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in animal science is $75,454. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,454 to a high of $75,454.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for animal science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in animal science. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 79 |
| Women | 115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 75,454.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UNL. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 75,454.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UIUC. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
South Dakota State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from South Dakota State. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Virginia Tech is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Tech animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UGA. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 7th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UARK. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Iowa State. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Iowa State University make a median salary of 75,454.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Cornell. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Texas Tech University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Texas Tech University animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
Kansas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from K -State. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Mizzou. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Purdue. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from NC State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UW - Madison. University of Wisconsin - Madison animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from USU. Utah State University animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from OSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Colorado State. Colorado State University - Fort Collins animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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