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Animal Science at University of California-Davis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, take a look at what University of California-Davis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 325 animal science degrees were awarded at University of California-Davis.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Davis

Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of California-Davis

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Davis’s Animal Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Value	California	#4 of 5
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 90

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Value	California	#4 of 5
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of California-Davis

Students who complete University of California-Davis’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,988
2 years	$28,676
3 years	$35,998
4 years	$42,226
5 years	$54,122

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of California-Davis report median earnings of $42,226, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of California-Davis stands at $13,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Animal Science graduates at University of California-Davis, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of California-Davis are 85% women (276) and 15% men (49).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Among the 324 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 85% were women (275) and 15% were men (49).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	78
Hispanic / Latino	134
Black / African American	6
Asian	65
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	23
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 1 master’s animal science graduates at University of California-Davis, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 University of California-Davis

This Animal Science program at University of California-Davis breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	310
Other Animal Sciences	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.