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About Animal Physiology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of function, morphology, regulation, and intercellular communications and dynamics within vertebrate and invertebrate in animal species, with comparative applications to homo sapiens and its relatives and antecedents. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, lactation, digestion, performance, behavioral adaptation, sensory perception, motor action, phylogenetics, biotic and abiotic function, membrane biology, and related aspects of biochemistry and biophysics.

While Animal Physiology offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Animal Physiology all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in South Carolina. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Animal Physiology is $35,600.

Popularity of Animal Physiology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Animal Physiology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Animal Physiology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Scientists, All Other and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Animal Physiology can prepare you for are Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal Physiology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animal Physiology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
20
Female Students
13 (65%)
Male Students
7 (35%)
White (10, 50%)
U.S. Nonresident (5, 25%)
Asian (2, 10%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 5%)
Black or African American (1, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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