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Master’s Degrees in Animal Science

405 Yearly Graduations
$68,147 Median Salary
70% Women
A master's degree in animal science is offered at 59 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 19% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 13.6% of animal science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 405 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 405
Doctor’s Degree 178
Graduate Certificate 13

Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in animal science is $68,147. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $59,776 and the high is $75,744.

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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 69.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 123
Women 282
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The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 264
International Students 55
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 59 colleges that offer a master’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The animal science program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. The animal science program at North Carolina State University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The animal science program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
17 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at K -State. About 41% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Tuskegee. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in animal science from Auburn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#7

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in animal science from South Dakota State. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The animal science program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UF. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The animal science program at Texas Tech University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,774 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,162 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in animal science from Sul Ross. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UARK. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The animal science program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Colorado State.

#15

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The animal science program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The animal science program at West Virginia University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#17

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in animal science from Angelo State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UW.

#20

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

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. The animal science program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Plant Sciences 594
Food Science Technology 492
Agricultural Economics 326
General Agriculture 320
Agricultural Public Services 156

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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