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Animal Science in Illinois

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer animal science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

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.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

99% 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.

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Kaskaskia College

Centralia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

Of 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.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

80% 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.

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Animal Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Animal Scientists 14% $51,960
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090

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