Master’s Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 434 people earned their master's degree in animal science. This makes it the 280th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in animal science. About 75.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 327 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 269 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a master’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from UIUC. Of these students, 90% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from NC State. About 91% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in animal science from K -State. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tuskegee University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,594 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Tuskegee. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Auburn University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Auburn. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from OSU.
University of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from UF. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sul Ross State University. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Sul Ross. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota State University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from South Dakota State.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from UNL. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from Colorado State. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wyoming is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from UW.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from Angelo State. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from WVU.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in animal science from Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Georgia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in animal science from UGA. Of these students, 80% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in animal science from UT Knoxville.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Poultry Science | 24 |
| Animal Health | 8 |
| Dairy Science | 8 |
| Other Animal Sciences | 5 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 3 |
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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