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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 187 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,350 a year. This is higher than $29,345, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
Animal Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo make a median salary of $83,341 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all animal science graduates with a master's is $68,147.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $447 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 134 |
| Food Science Technology | 109 |
| Plant Sciences | 54 |
| General Agriculture | 52 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 42 |
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