Master’s Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 434 people earned their master's degree in animal science. This earns it the #280 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 434 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 158 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal science majors with their master'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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in animal science. About 75.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 107 |
| Women | 327 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 269 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from UIUC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for animal science students seekinga master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in animal science from NC State. Of these students, 91% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in animal science from K -State. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Auburn. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Tuskegee University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,594 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Tuskegee. About 55% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from OSU.
The 8th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from UF. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Sul Ross State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Sul Ross. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. Of these students, 63% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from Colorado State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in animal science from UNL. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Dakota State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in animal science from South Dakota State.
Angelo State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from Angelo State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
West Virginia University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from WVU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from UW.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in animal science from Purdue. About 69% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Valley State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in animal science from Fort Valley State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in animal science from UGA. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Poultry Science | 24 |
| Animal Health | 8 |
| Dairy Science | 8 |
| Other Animal Sciences | 5 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 3 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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