by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Auburn. This makes it the #5 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $37,905. This is higher than $29,345, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,625 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 Auburn University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Auburn. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in animal science from Auburn. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 104 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 47 |
| General Agriculture | 30 |
| Agricultural Production | 30 |
| Food Science Technology | 5 |
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