Animal Science Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Animal Science is offered at 140 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Animal Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,295 degrees were awarded toAnimal Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 50 |
| Associate’s Degree | 271 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,135 |
| Master’s Degree | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Animal Science of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,873 |
| 4 years | $43,315 |
| 5 years | $54,045 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Animal Science students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 86.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 6.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 162 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Animal Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Animal Science students seeking a graduate certificate is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 372 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 253 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. This school awarded 182 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. This school awarded 166 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 166 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 166 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. This school awarded 160 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their graduate certificate in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Animal Science. This school awarded 128 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 118 graduate certificates in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Animal Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 7,535 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 249 |
| Poultry Science | 161 |
| Dairy Science | 154 |
| Animal Health | 137 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal Science that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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