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Animal Science at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is in River Falls, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 166 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Among 5,243 students, 344 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,784 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-River Falls’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#25 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-River Falls’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	$35,523
2 years	$33,708
3 years	$38,550
4 years	$44,011
5 years	$51,398

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls earn a median of $44,011, compared with $52,070 for all University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $23,183.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls are 93% women (154) and 7% men (12).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Of the 166 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 93% were women (154) and 7% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	158
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 5% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, below 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls

This Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	149
Dairy Science	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Animal Science majors, 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.