Master’s Degrees in Poultry Science
Education Levels of Poultry Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24 people earned their master's degree in poultry science. This earns it the #845 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 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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
A master's degree in poultry science is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poultry science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Poultry Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a master’s degree in poultry science. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for poultry science students seekinga master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in poultry science from Texas A&M College Station.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for poultry 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, 5 people received their master's degree in poultry science from UARK. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poultry science. 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 master's degree in poultry science from UGA.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poultry 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, 1 people received their master's degree in poultry science from NC State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poultry science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Animal Sciences | 434 |
| Animal Health | 8 |
| Dairy Science | 8 |
| Other Animal Sciences | 5 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 3 |
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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