Animal Physiology
Types of Degrees Animal Physiology Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many animal physiology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 126 |
Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Master’s Degree | 16 |
What Animal Physiology Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to animal physiology were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Animal Physiology Majors
Animal Physiology majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Skills for Animal Physiology Majors
When studying animal physiology, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Abilities for Animal Physiology Majors
As you progress with your animal physiology degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Animal Physiology Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with animal physiology:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Biological Science Professors | 15.1% | $82,550 |
Clinical Research Coordinators | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 8.0% | $79,590 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 7.7% | $63,420 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Physiology?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of animal physiology majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 35 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
White | 56 |
International Students | 5 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Animal Physiology, too. About 4.0% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Animal Physiology
Some careers associated with animal physiology require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
Find out what the typical degree level is for animal physiology careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 0.6% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 1.8% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 1.6% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2.2% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 34.2% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 2.4% |
Master’s Degree | 19.5% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 1.2% |
Doctoral Degree | 21.4% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 15.4% |
Online Animal Physiology Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 11 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 12 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Animal Physiology
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to animal physiology.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,744 |
Wildlife Biology | 617 |
Entomology | 454 |
Animal Behavior & Ethology | 245 |
Other Zoology/Animal Biology | 26 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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