General Animal Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 124 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Animal Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 40.1% of General Animal Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Animal Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,535 people 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 (this page) | 172 |
Earnings of General Animal Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in General Animal Sciences of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Animal Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Animal Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 69 | 40.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 40.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Animal Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree 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 doctor's degree is University of California-Davis. This school awarded 310 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Texas Tech University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 234 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their doctor's degree 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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 189 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 166 doctor's degrees 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 Florida is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 155 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 148 doctor's degrees 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 148 doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree 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.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree 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 Missouri-Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Animal Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| 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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