Animal Science Master’s Degrees
There are 140 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Animal Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.8% of Animal Science graduates were international students.
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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 (this page) | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Animal Science of $43,315 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Animal Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Animal Science. About 69.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 367 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 62.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 89 | 16.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Animal Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 289 master's degrees 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 207 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees 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 Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 155 master's degrees 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal Science. This school awarded 130 master's degrees 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Animal Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Animal Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Animal Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal Science here go on to 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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