Animal Science Schools in Illinois
229 Animal Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 130th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Illinois
Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 172 |
Master’s Degree | 35 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 9 |
Associate Degree | 9 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 9 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In Illinois, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of animal science majors in Illinois is as follows:
- Asian: 6.6%
- Black or African American: 3.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
- White: 61.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
- Other Races: 1.7%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Illinois
860 people in the state and 39,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to animal science.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a animal science grad in the state is $54,610, compared to a typical salary of $67,690 nationwide.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in IL
There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer animal science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.
Request Information99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,729.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request Information80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,130. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Request InformationAnimal Science Careers in IL
Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:
Job Title | IL Job Growth | IL Median Salary |
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Animal Scientists | 14% | $51,960 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 1% | $60,090 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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