Doctor’s Degrees in Poultry Science
Education Levels of Poultry Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22 people earned their doctor's degree in poultry science. This earns it the #355 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poultry science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 130 |
| Master’s Degree | 24 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poultry Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for poultry science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for poultry science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in poultry science. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poultry science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Poultry Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in poultry science. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for poultry science majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in poultry science from Texas A&M College Station. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for poultry science majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in poultry science from UGA.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for poultry science majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in poultry science from UARK.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poultry science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Animal Sciences | 158 |
| Livestock Management | 13 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 5 |
| Animal Nutrition | 5 |
| Dairy Science | 4 |
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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