by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in animal science at ISU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for animal science, placing at #3 out of 91 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 3 of 91 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in animal science at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 231 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 8 master’s degrees in animal science.
ISU is not currently ranked for animal science at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ISU awarded 4 master’s completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
ISU conferred 3 master’s degrees in livestock management recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
ISU conferred 1 master’s completion in agricultural animal breeding in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in animal science.
ISU is not yet ranked for animal science at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ISU granted 3 doctoral completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
ISU awarded 2 doctoral completions in livestock management in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
ISU granted 1 doctoral degree in agricultural animal breeding recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science | 231 |