Animal Science at Purdue University - Main Campus
Every animal science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the animal science program at Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a total student population of 46,655.
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.
Purdue Animal Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science
- Master’s Degree in Animal Science
Purdue Animal Science Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in animal science, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Animal Science Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in animal science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 6 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Animal Science
The following animal science concentations are available at Purdue University - Main Campus. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University - Main Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Animal Sciences, General | 13 |
Related Majors
- Agricultural Public Services
- Plant Sciences
- Soil Sciences
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
- Food Science Technology
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 IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
---|---|---|
Farm and Home Management Advisors | 550 | $45,730 |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors | 170 | $47,880 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 40 | $64,030 |
Animal Scientists | 30 | $67,510 |
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 Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.