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Animal Science at Sam Houston State University

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Sam Houston State University sits in Huntsville, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 animal science graduations were recorded at Sam Houston State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University

Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Sam Houston State University

Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#50 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Sam Houston State University

Students who complete Sam Houston State University’s Animal Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,802
2 years	$32,498
3 years	$38,322
4 years	$39,422
5 years	$46,013

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from Sam Houston State University earn a median of $39,422, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from Sam Houston State University is $21,745.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal Science graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at Sam Houston State University are 85% women (88) and 15% men (15).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University

Among the 103 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Sam Houston State University, 85% were women (88) and 15% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	58
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	9
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 41% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher 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 Sam Houston State University

This Animal Science program at Sam Houston State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	103

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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.