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Animal Science Schools in Nebraska

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

As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 57th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Associate Degree 10
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 89.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Nebraska

980 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 Nebraska

Animal Science grads earn an average of $70,730 in the state and $67,690 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer animal science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. In their early career, UNL grads earn an average salary of $42,952.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,029.

Animal Science Careers in NE

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Animal Scientists 17% $81,150
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $81,090
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 8% $55,790
Farm and Home Management Advisors 6% $64,660
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $56,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Agricultural Economics 198
Plant Sciences 131
Food Science Technology 100
General Agriculture 56
Other Agriculture 48
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Agricultural Production 35
Horticulture 35

View all majors related to Animal Science

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