Animal Science Schools in Kentucky

162 students earned Animal Science degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 113th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3
Master’s Degree	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.2%
• Black or African American: 3.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
• White: 83.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 7.4%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Kentucky

1,570 people in the state and 47,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to animal science.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, animal science grads earn an average of $49,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,690.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in KY

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

Animal Science Careers in KY

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	10%	$73,110

Related Majors in Kentucky

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

Major	Annual Graduates in KY
Other Agriculture	276
	170
Agricultural Production	122
General Agriculture	86
Agricultural Economics	59
Agricultural Public Services	45
Animal Services	25
Plant Sciences	23

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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