Associate Degrees in Animal Services
Education Levels of Animal Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 213 people earned their associate degree in animal services. This earns it the #149 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 366 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 359 |
| Basic Certificate | 231 |
| Associate Degree | 213 |
| Master’s Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Animal Services Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal services majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in animal services is $26,350. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,350 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,350.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $313.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in animal services. About 90.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal services associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Animal Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer an associate degree in animal services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Morrisville State College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in animal services from Morrisville State College. About 93% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in animal services from LCC. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in animal services from CF. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alamance Community College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in animal services from ACC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Laramie County Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in animal services from LCCC.
Hocking College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in animal services from Hocking Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Shore Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in animal services from North Shore Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in animal services from RCSJ.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Martin Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in animal services from Martin Community College.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in animal services from Northwest Community College.
Black Hawk College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in animal services from BHC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Northeastern Junior College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in animal services from NJC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in animal services from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Central Wyoming College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in animal services from CWC.
The University of Findlay comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,106 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in animal services from Findlay.
The 16th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is The University of Montana - Western. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,845 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in animal services from Montana Western.
Delaware Valley University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in animal services from DelVal.
The 19th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bergin University of Canine Studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in animal services from Bergin University of Canine Studies.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal services that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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