Doctor’s Degrees in Animal Science
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 178 doctor's degrees were awarded to animal science majors. 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 | 7,268 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Associate Degree | 272 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 178 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 82 |
| Basic Certificate | 76 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 51.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The animal science program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The animal science program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The animal science program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
South Dakota State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The animal science program at South Dakota State University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UGA. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UARK. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The animal science program at University of Florida awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The animal science program at Iowa State University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Cornell.
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. The animal science program at Texas Tech University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The animal science program at Kansas State University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Mizzou. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Purdue.
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 $9,095 per year. The animal science program at North Carolina State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UW - Madison.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from USU.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The animal science program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Colorado State.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Plant Sciences | 298 |
| Food Science Technology | 173 |
| Agricultural Economics | 76 |
| Soil Sciences | 47 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
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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