General Animal Sciences Basic Certificates
There are 124 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in General Animal Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of General Animal Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Animal Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,535 students earned theirGeneral Animal Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Animal Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 21 |
| Associate’s Degree | 182 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,660 |
| Master’s Degree | 492 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 172 |
Earnings of General Animal Sciences Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in General Animal Sciences of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 basic certificate in General Animal Sciences. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Animal Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 76.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 7.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Animal Sciences Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 141 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Animal Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Animal Sciences students seeking a basic certificate is University of California-Davis. This school awarded 310 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 307 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 276 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. 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 General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 234 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 229 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 189 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. 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 General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 160 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences 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 General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 155 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. 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 General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 148 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences 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 General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 141 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 118 basic certificates in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Animal Sciences that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, Other | 249 |
| Poultry Science | 161 |
| Dairy Science | 154 |
| Animal Health | 137 |
| Livestock Management | 41 |
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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