Animal Biology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Animal Biology is offered at 46 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Animal Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.3% of Animal Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Animal Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,913 students 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 (this page) | 75 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 74 |
Earnings of Animal Biology 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 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Animal Biology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 64.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 10 | 13.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Animal Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Animal Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Animal Biology students seeking a master's degree is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master'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 University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 132 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 100 master'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.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master'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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master'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.
State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master'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.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Animal Biology. This school awarded 39 master'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.
Ohio Wesleyan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Animal Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Animal Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal Biology that also offer master’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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