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Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Services

302 Yearly Graduations
$25,166 Median Salary
$24,188 Median Debt
There are 28 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in animal services. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 10% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of animal services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Animal Services Majors

In 2020-2021, 302 bachelor's degrees were awarded to animal services majors. 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
Bachelor’s Degree 302
Associate Degree 239
Undergraduate Certificate 228
Basic Certificate 213
Graduate Certificate 8

Earnings of Animal Services Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal services is $25,166. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,933 to a high of $27,497.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal services is $24,188. 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, $25,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,719.

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The median monthly payment of a animal services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $742.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in animal services. About 94.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 18
Women 284
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The racial-ethnic distribution of animal services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 242
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 36
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There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in animal services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

61 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
54 Yearly Graduations
96% Women

The University of Findlay is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal services. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,106 per year. The animal services program at The University of Findlay awarded 54 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,334 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Centenary. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $25,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from William Woods.

#5

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,211 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,086 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at West Texas A&M University. Of these students, 94% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Asbury University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Asbury. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Montana Western. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Bergin University of Canine Studies

Rohnert Park, California
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bergin University of Canine Studies comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,375 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,225 per year. The animal services program at Bergin University of Canine Studies awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Post University comes in at #9 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 $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The animal services program at Post University awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from SCAD.

#10

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. The animal services program at Johnson & Wales University - Providence awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The animal services program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rocky Mountain College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,258 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in animal services from Rocky.

#14

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for animal services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Midway University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. The animal services program at Midway University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal services. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Otterbein University is the 15th 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 $33,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,042 per year. The animal services program at Otterbein University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Stephens College

Columbia, Missouri
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $23,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Stephens.

#17

Wilmington College

Wilmington, Ohio
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $27,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Wilmington College.

#17

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Saint Francis University is the 17th 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 $38,852 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Saint Francis.

#17

Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $25,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal services majors at Wilson.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal services that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Animal Science 7,268
Agricultural Economics 5,097
General Agriculture 2,105
Plant Sciences 1,970
Food Science Technology 1,413

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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