Doctor’s Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 158 people earned their doctor's degree in animal science. This earns it the #120 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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for animal science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in animal science. About 62.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 99 |
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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 79 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. 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.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Virginia Tech is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% 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 Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UARK.
Iowa State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Iowa State. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% 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 Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UGA. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from South Dakota State.
Utah State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. 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.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UD. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Poultry Science | 22 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 5 |
| Animal Nutrition | 5 |
| Dairy Science | 4 |
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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