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Animal Science Schools in Illinois

248 Animal Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Animal Science major is the 108th most popular major in this 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 189
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Illinois

1,050 people in the state and 47,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to animal science.

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Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, animal science grads earn an average of $54,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,690.

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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. This public school has an average net price of $16,285.

#3

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. A typical student attending Kaskaskia College will pay a net price of $7,343.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,634. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $46,270
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Agricultural Economics 382
General Agriculture 300
Food Science Technology 168
160
Horticulture 80
Plant Sciences 78
Agricultural Production 72
Agricultural Mechanization 64

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