General Animal Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 124 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Animal Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.5% 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 (this page) | 492 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 172 |
Earnings of General Animal Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Animal Sciences of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Animal Sciences. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 133 |
| Women | 319 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Animal Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 63.9% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 70 | 15.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Animal Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of California-Davis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their master's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 307 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master'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 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 238 master'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 234 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 229 master'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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master'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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 160 master'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.
Tarleton State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. This school awarded 155 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master'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.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 148 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 148 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master'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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Animal Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in General Animal Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Animal Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in General Animal Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Animal Sciences here go on to 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 master’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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