Master’s Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 484 people earned their master's degree in animal science. This earns it the #163 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,296 |
| Master’s Degree | 484 |
| Associate Degree | 250 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
| Basic Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in animal science is $61,394. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $58,326 to a high of $71,743.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in animal science. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 354 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 301 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
North Carolina State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in animal science from NC State. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 61,394.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from UIUC. Of these students, 79% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in animal science from K -State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Tuskegee University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,594 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Tuskegee. Of these students, 55% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tuskegee graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Auburn. About 69% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
South Dakota State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from South Dakota State. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from OSU. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
The 9th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from UF. About 67% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Sul Ross State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Sul Ross. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Sul Ross graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
The 12th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in animal science from UGA. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in animal science from UARK. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arkansas animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in animal science from Ohio State. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from Colorado State. About 69% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from UNL. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska - Lincoln animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
West Virginia University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from WVU. West Virginia University animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Angelo State University. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from Angelo State. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Angelo State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from UW. University of Wyoming animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
The 20th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in animal science from Purdue. Of these students, 69% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Food Science Technology | 456 |
| General Agriculture | 403 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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