by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for animal science, placing at #3 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 3 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in animal science at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 231 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 231 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,285 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 188 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 31 |
ISU awarded 222 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
ISU awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in dairy science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 6 |
