Animal Science Master’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Animal Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.8% of Animal Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,295 degrees were awarded toAnimal Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 50 |
| Associate’s Degree | 271 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,135 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Animal Science of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,873 |
| 4 years | $43,315 |
| 5 years | $54,045 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 69.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 367 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 62.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 89 | 16.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Animal Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Animal Science students seeking a master's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 372 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 245 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 207 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 164 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 159 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Animal Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 7,535 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 249 |
| Poultry Science | 161 |
| Dairy Science | 154 |
| Animal Health | 137 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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