Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Sciences, General
Education Levels of Animal Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,830 people earned their bachelor's degree in animal science. This makes it the 67th 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 | 6,830 |
| Master’s Degree | 434 |
| Associate Degree | 181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 158 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Animal Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for animal science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for animal science students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in animal science. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,180 |
| Women | 5,650 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of animal science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 249 |
| Black or African American | 316 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,186 |
| White | 4,588 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 420 |
Most Popular Animal Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 86 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, 342 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UC Davis. About 86% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kansas State University. 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Iowa State. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. 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, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. About 81% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #6 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. Of these students, 81% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 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, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from NC State. About 91% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. About 85% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Ohio State. About 85% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. 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, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in animal science from UW - River Falls. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tarleton State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. 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. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in animal science. 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. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for animal science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sam Houston State University. 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. Of these students, 74% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to animal science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Animal Sciences | 151 |
| Poultry Science | 130 |
| Dairy Science | 100 |
| Animal Health | 84 |
| Livestock Management | 1 |
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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