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Animal Science at Missouri State University-Springfield

Animal Science at Missouri State University-Springfield

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 animal science graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.

Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield

Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield

Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #10 of 10
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #80 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield

Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Animal Science at Missouri State University-Springfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,057
2 years $27,048
3 years $27,105
4 years $33,457
5 years $49,514

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield take home a median $33,457, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Animal Science earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $19,687.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 75% women (27) and 25% men (9).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield

Among the 33 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).

Missouri State University-Springfield gender breakdown of Animal Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 29
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below 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 Missouri State University-Springfield

This Animal Science program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Animal Sciences 36

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Animal Science graduates, 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

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