Animal Science Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 276 students earned their Animal Science degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 93rd most popular major in the state.

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	6
Post-Master’s Certificate	2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	2

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: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
• White: 86.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
• Other Races: 5.1%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 1,020 people employed in jobs related to an animal science degree, compared to 47,930 nationwide.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Iowa

In this state, animal science grads earn an average of $74,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,690.

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
	148
Plant Sciences	57
	18
Agricultural Production	12
Soil Sciences	12
Food Science Technology	6
Agricultural Economics	1

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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