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Animal Science Schools in Iowa

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

An Animal Science major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Master’s Degree 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Iowa

1,020 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 Iowa

Animal Science grads earn an average of $74,830 in the state and $67,690 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer animal science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

#2

Dordt University

Sioux Center
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,313. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,097.

Animal Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Advisors 8% $65,510
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Animal Scientists 5% $68,150
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $57,730
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 0% $70,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Agricultural Economics 390
Plant Sciences 175
Agricultural Production 140
Agricultural Mechanization 108
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Food Science Technology 49
International Agriculture 46
Horticulture 38

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View Nationwide Animal Science Report

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