Doctor’s Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 194 people earned their doctor's degree in animal science. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 484 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in animal science is $75,454. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,454 to a high of $75,454.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in animal science. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 79 |
| Women | 115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. About 71% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UNL. University of Nebraska - Lincoln animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
University of Georgia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UGA. About 53% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at University of Georgia make a median salary of 75,454.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UIUC. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 75,454.
South Dakota State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from South Dakota State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at South Dakota State University make a median salary of 75,454.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
University of Arkansas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UARK. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 75,454.
University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UF. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Iowa State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Iowa State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Iowa State University animal science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,454.
Cornell University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Cornell. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Cornell University make a median salary of 75,454.
The 10th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Kansas State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from K -State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Kansas State University make a median salary of 75,454.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Mizzou. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 75,454.
North Carolina State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from NC State. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 75,454.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UW - Madison. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Purdue. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,454.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in animal science at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,454.
Utah State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from USU. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
The 19th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Colorado State. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
University of Delaware comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UD. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,454.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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