Animal Science Schools in Iowa

263 Animal Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Animal Science is the 150th most popular major in the state out of a total 371 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Iowa

Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	7
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	7
Master’s Degree	4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of animal science majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 1.1%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 86.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
• Other Races: 4.9%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Iowa

There are 760 people in the state and 39,910 people in the nation working in animal science jobs.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Iowa

Animal Science grads earn an average of $74,830 in the state and $67,690 nationwide.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in IA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Animal Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Animal Scientists	5%	$68,150
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	0%	$70,220

Related Majors in Iowa

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to animal science.

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Livestock Management	3
Agricultural Animal Breeding	2

View all majors related to Animal Science

View Nationwide Animal Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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