Associate Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 181 people earned their associate degree in animal science. This makes it the 283rd 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 | 6,830 |
| Master’s Degree | 434 |
| Associate Degree | 181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 158 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for animal science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in animal science. About 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 150 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer an associate degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in animal science from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Of these students, 82% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Connecticut comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 92% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Cobleskill. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in animal science from SUNY Cobleskill. Of these students, 87% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Casper College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in animal science from Casper College.
Northeast Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northeast.
Snow College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in animal science from Snow College. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Idaho. Roughly 7,300 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 College of Southern Idaho. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #8 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.
College of Western Idaho comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 10,200 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 CWI. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwest College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northwest Community College.
The 11th 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kaskaskia College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal science from Kaskaskia College.
Northern Wyoming Community College District is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal science. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. 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.
John Wood Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees 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.
Cochise County Community College District 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, 4 people received their associate degree in animal science from Cochise College.
Treasure Valley Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal science. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in animal science from Treasure Valley Community College.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Laramie County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in animal science from LCCC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northland Community and Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in animal science from Northland Community and Technical College.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Dairy Science | 24 |
| Other Animal Sciences | 23 |
| Animal Health | 16 |
| Livestock Management | 5 |
| Animal Nutrition | 1 |
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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