Doctor’s Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 142 people earned their doctor's degree in animal science. This makes it the 120th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 142 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for animal science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in animal science. About 56.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 80 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 59 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for animal science students seekinga 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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UIUC. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd 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 $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 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.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #5 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 $62,456 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.
Texas Tech University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in animal science. 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. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UARK.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UGA.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Iowa State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Mizzou. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 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 $9,095 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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #8 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.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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.
South Dakota State University comes in at #15 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 $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from South Dakota State.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th 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 $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware comes in at #18 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 $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UD.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in animal science from UW - Madison.
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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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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