Animal Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 355 students earned their Animal Science degrees in NC.

In this state, Animal Science is the 127th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in North Carolina

Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	9
Post-Master’s Certificate	8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of animal science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 3.1%
• Black or African American: 16.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 64.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
• Other Races: 7.6%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in North Carolina

There are 1,700 people in the state and 47,930 people in the nation working in animal science jobs.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a animal science grad in the state is $60,510, compared to a typical salary of $67,690 nationwide.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in NC

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Animal Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary

Related Majors in North Carolina

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to animal science.

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
	96
Plant Sciences	39
Agricultural Public Services	22
Food Science Technology	21
General Agriculture	11
Soil Sciences	11
	11

View all majors related to Animal Science

View Nationwide Animal Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License

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