Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,296 people earned their bachelor's degree in animal science. This makes it the 64th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in animal science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,296 |
| Master’s Degree | 484 |
| Associate Degree | 250 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 194 |
| Basic Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal science is $34,062. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,149 and the high is $37,621.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal science is $30,313. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $45,394 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,688.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $360.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in animal science. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,268 |
| Women | 6,028 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 260 |
| Black or African American | 349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,225 |
| White | 4,930 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 458 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Davis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UC Davis. Of these students, 86% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 34,062.
Kansas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from K -State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Kansas State University animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Iowa State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
The 5th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from OSU. Of these students, 75% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
North Carolina State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from NC State. About 89% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 34,062.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Purdue. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. About 74% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UW - River Falls. Of these students, 93% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - River Falls animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Virginia Tech comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. About 81% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 34,062.
Michigan State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Michigan State. Of these students, 85% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan State University animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UIUC. Of these students, 88% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Of these students, 85% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UF. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. University of Florida animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Tarleton State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Tarleton. About 88% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tarleton State University animal science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,062.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Clemson. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at Clemson University make a median salary of 34,062.
The 18th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona make a median salary of 34,062.
The 19th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UPR Mayaguez. About 66% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Mayaguez graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,062.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in animal science. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from SHSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in animal science at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 34,062.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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