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Animal Science at Clemson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, take a look at what Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 113 animal science degrees were awarded at Clemson University.

Online Class Availability at Clemson University

Online coursework is an option at Clemson University. Among 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Clemson University

Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#53 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#79 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Clemson University

Students who complete Clemson University’s Animal Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,954
2 years	$25,774
3 years	$34,328
4 years	$42,978
5 years	$55,310

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from Clemson University take home a median $42,978, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from Clemson University is $24,827.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Animal Science graduates at Clemson University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at Clemson University are 85% women (96) and 15% men (17).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Among the 112 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Clemson University, 85% were women (95) and 15% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	85
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	9
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at Clemson University

This Animal Science program at Clemson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	112
Livestock Management	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Animal Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950
Agricultural Technicians	$44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.