Animal Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Animal Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.6% of Animal Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Animal Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,913 people earned theirAnimal Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,738 |
| Master’s Degree | 75 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 74 |
Earnings of Animal Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Animal Biology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Animal Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 8.1% |
| International Students | 13 | 17.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Animal Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Animal Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 154 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 132 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 101 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 74 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Wesleyan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Animal Biology 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 Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 576 |
| Entomology | 452 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 267 |
| 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
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