Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Services
Education Levels of Animal Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 359 people earned their bachelor's degree in animal services. This makes it the 235th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal services is $31,362. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,954 and the high is $32,789.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal services is $51,461. 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, $58,416 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $44,507.
The median monthly payment of a animal services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $612.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in animal services. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 295 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Animal Services Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in animal services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Colorado State. About 97% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
The University of Findlay is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Findlay. About 100% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal services at The University of Findlay make a median salary of 31,362.
Centenary University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,098 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Centenary. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal services at Centenary University make a median salary of 31,362.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is William Woods University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from William Woods. Data shows that William Woods graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
The 5th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Texas A&M University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from West Texas A&M University. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Texas A&M University animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
The 6th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Asbury University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Asbury. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Asbury University animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
The University of Montana - Western is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Montana Western. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal services at The University of Montana - Western make a median salary of 31,362.
Bergin University of Canine Studies comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Bergin University of Canine Studies. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Bergin University of Canine Studies graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
Post University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Post University. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Post University animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from SCAD. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Savannah College of Art and Design animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from JWU Providence. Johnson & Wales University - Providence animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from North Dakota State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Dakota State University - Main Campus animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rocky Mountain College. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,282 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Rocky. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Rocky graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
The 14th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Midway University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Midway. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Midway University animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Texas A&M Commerce. Texas A&M University - Commerce animal services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,362.
Otterbein University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,253 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Otterbein. Data shows that Otterbein graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
Stephens College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Stephens. Data shows that Stephens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wilmington College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Wilmington College. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal services at Wilmington College make a median salary of 31,362.
Saint Francis University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Saint Francis. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Saint Francis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
Wilson College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Wilson. Data shows that Wilson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,362.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal services that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 7,296 |
| Agricultural Economics | 4,791 |
| Plant Sciences | 1,996 |
| General Agriculture | 1,908 |
| Food Science Technology | 1,110 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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