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 DelVal ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at DelVal was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Delaware Valley University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DelVal go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,543 a year. 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 DelVal, animal science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,559 for all animal science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at DelVal is $800 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Delaware Valley University.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware Valley University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 31 |
| Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 11 |
| Horticulture | 11 |
| Animal Services | 6 |
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