Master’s Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 484 people earned their master's degree in animal science. This makes it the 163rd most popular master'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 | 484 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in animal science is $61,394. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $56,792 to a high of $76,918.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for animal science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in animal science. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 354 |
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 | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 301 |
| International Students | 73 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 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 Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. About 68% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 61,394.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in animal science from NC State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. North Carolina State University animal science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,394.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 61,394.
The 4th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Kansas State University make a median salary of 61,394.
Auburn University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Auburn University make a median salary of 61,394.
Tuskegee University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Tuskegee University make a median salary of 61,394.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,394.
South Dakota State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from South Dakota State. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at South Dakota State University make a median salary of 61,394.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from UF. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
The 9th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sul Ross State University. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Sul Ross State University make a median salary of 61,394.
Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 61,394.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 12 people received their master's degree in animal science from UGA. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at University of Georgia make a median salary of 61,394.
University of Arkansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in animal science from UARK. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $11,826 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. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,394.
The 15th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master'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 $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. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in animal science. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Angelo State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Angelo State University make a median salary of 61,394.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
University of Wyoming comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in animal science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that UW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,394.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in animal science from Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in animal science at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,394.
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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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