Animal Behavior & Ethology Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of Animal Behavior & Ethology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Animal Behavior & Ethology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 267 degrees were awarded toAnimal Behavior & Ethology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal Behavior & Ethology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 240 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Animal Behavior & Ethology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $39,528 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 94.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Behavior & Ethology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 72.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 16.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal Behavior & Ethology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Animal Behavior & Ethology students seeking a master's degree is Eckerd College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Canisius University is a popular choice for Animal Behavior & Ethology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carroll University is a popular choice for Animal Behavior & Ethology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England is a popular choice for Animal Behavior & Ethology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bucknell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin and Marshall College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Animal Behavior & Ethology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madonna University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utica University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Behavior & Ethology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampshire College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Animal Behavior & Ethology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal Behavior & Ethology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,913 |
| Wildlife Biology | 576 |
| Entomology | 452 |
| Animal Physiology | 166 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology, Other | 34 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.