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Master’s Degrees in Animal Science

405 Yearly Graduations
$68,147 Median Salary
70% Women
There are 59 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in animal science. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 19% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 13.6% of animal science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 405 master's degrees were awarded to animal science majors. 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 7,268
Master’s Degree 405
Associate Degree 272
Doctor’s Degree 178
Undergraduate Certificate 82
Basic Certificate 76
Graduate Certificate 13

Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in animal science is $68,147. 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 $59,776 to a high of $75,744.

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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 69.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 123
Women 282
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The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 264
International Students 55
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 62% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in animal science from NC State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from UIUC. Of these students, 72% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
17 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The animal science program at Kansas State University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#5

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Tuskegee. Of these students, 60% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Auburn. Of these students, 47% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at South Dakota State. About 64% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from OSU. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The animal science program at University of Florida awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#9

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,774 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,162 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Sul Ross. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The animal science program at University of Georgia awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,875 per year. The animal science program at University of Arkansas awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.

#15

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The animal science program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from UNL. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from WVU. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Angelo State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. The animal science program at University of Wyoming awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in animal science from Purdue.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Plant Sciences 594
Food Science Technology 492
Agricultural Economics 326
General Agriculture 320
Agricultural Public Services 156

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.

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