Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science
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Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,268 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 | 7,268 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Associate Degree | 272 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 178 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 82 |
| Basic Certificate | 76 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal science is $29,345. 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 $25,963 and the high is $32,644.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in animal science is $22,559. 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, $25,061 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,745.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $354.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in animal science. About 81.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,365 |
| Women | 5,903 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 277 |
| Black or African American | 349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,111 |
| White | 4,977 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 472 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 358 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 87% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The animal science program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 253 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 225 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at K -State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Iowa State. Of these students, 83% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The animal science program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 207 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at NC State. Of these students, 82% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 83% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The animal science program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 185 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 68% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year. The animal science program at University of Wisconsin - River Falls awarded 176 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 83% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at UIUC. Of these students, 82% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. Of these students, 80% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UF. Of these students, 80% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Tarleton. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Clemson. About 91% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 bachelor's degrees were handed out to animal science majors at Cal Poly Pomona. About 81% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. The animal science program at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez awarded 117 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The animal science program at Sam Houston State University awarded 115 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Agricultural Economics | 5,097 |
| General Agriculture | 2,105 |
| Plant Sciences | 1,970 |
| Agricultural Production | 767 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 648 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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