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Animal Science at Northwest Missouri State University

If you plan to study Animal Science, consider the program at Northwest Missouri State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwest Missouri State University sits in Maryville, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 animal science degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Missouri State University

Many students take online classes at Northwest Missouri State University. Of 9,152 students, 3,288 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,472 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Northwest Missouri State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Missouri State University’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#2 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University

Those who finish Northwest Missouri State 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	$35,068
2 years	$41,937
3 years	$45,519
4 years	$46,665

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from Northwest Missouri State University take home a median $46,665, compared with $51,493 for all Northwest Missouri State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Northwest Missouri State University is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Animal Science graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at Northwest Missouri State University are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Missouri State University

Of the 22 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Northwest Missouri State University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 5% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State 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 Northwest Missouri State University

The Animal Science program at Northwest Missouri State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	22

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Northwest Missouri State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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.