by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,057 a year. This is less than $29,345, which is the national median of all animal science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $19,687 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,559.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
Of the 53 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Missouri State, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| General Agriculture | 21 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
| Soil Sciences | 4 |
