Animal Science at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying animal science, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and approximately 49,695 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Animal Science section at the bottom of this page.
Michigan State Animal Science Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Animal Science (1 - 4 Years)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science
- Master’s Degree in Animal Science
Michigan State Animal Science Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in animal science, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science Student Demographics at Michigan State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Michigan State University.
Michigan State Animal Science Master’s Program
Of the students who received a animal science master's degree from Michigan State, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in animal science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Animal Science
If you plan to be a animal science major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Michigan State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Animal Sciences, General | 8 |
Related Majors
Careers That Animal Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in animal science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Michigan State University.
Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
---|---|---|
Farm and Home Management Advisors | 520 | $49,840 |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 280 | $50,060 |
Agricultural Sciences Professors | 240 | $111,040 |
Animal Scientists | 140 | $71,230 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 80 | $67,030 |
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
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jeffness under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.