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Animal Science at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

If you plan to study Animal Science, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is in Platteville, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Of 6,389 students, 845 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,220 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Platteville’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	$38,120
2 years	$35,416
3 years	$39,348
4 years	$42,444
5 years	$51,278

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville report median earnings of $42,444, compared with $65,322 for all University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $20,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are 76% women (28) and 24% men (9).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Among the 37 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 76% were women (28) and 24% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37

*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 Wisconsin-Platteville

This Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	28
Dairy Science	9

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville go on to a range of careers. Below 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.