Animal Science Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 161 students earned their Animal Science degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 135th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Virginia

Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	139
Master’s Degree	11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	11

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of animal science majors in Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 3.7%
• Black or African American: 4.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
• White: 75.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
• Other Races: 6.2%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Virginia

There are 1,390 people in the state and 39,910 people in the nation working in animal science jobs.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Virginia

Animal Science grads earn an average of $54,190 in the state and $67,690 nationwide.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Animal Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary

Related Majors in Virginia

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to animal science.

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Dairy Science	21

View all majors related to Animal Science

View Nationwide Animal Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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