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Animal Science at University of Minnesota-Crookston

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Crookston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Crookston is located in Crookston, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 animal science graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Crookston.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Crookston. Among 2,612 students, 1,143 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 339 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Crookston’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Minnesota-Crookston

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Crookston’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	$39,654
2 years	$32,119
3 years	$32,762
4 years	$44,237
5 years	$51,363

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of Minnesota-Crookston report median earnings of $44,237, compared with $57,600 for all University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Minnesota-Crookston is $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Animal Science graduates at University of Minnesota-Crookston, by degree type.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at University of Minnesota-Crookston are 89% women (17) and 11% men (2).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Among the 19 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Crookston, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19

*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 Minnesota-Crookston

This Animal Science program at University of Minnesota-Crookston breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	19

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at University of Minnesota-Crookston work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.