Animal Science Schools in Virginia

184 students earned Animal Science degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Animal Science is the 101st most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	162
Master’s Degree	11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	11
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	11

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.3%
• Black or African American: 3.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
• White: 76.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
• Other Races: 6.0%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 1,620 people employed in jobs related to an animal science degree, compared to 47,930 nationwide.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, animal science grads earn an average of $54,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,690.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in VA

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

Animal Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
	128
	100
General Agriculture	75
Plant Sciences	60
Agricultural Economics	41
Agricultural Production	36
Horticulture	27
Food Science Technology	25

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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