by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for animal science, ranked #24 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 24 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 133 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
MSU 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 Michigan | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,475 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, animal science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
MSU conferred 133 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 11 undergraduate certificate degrees in animal science.
MSU is not yet ranked for animal science at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of animal science undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of animal science undergraduate certificate degree graduates at MSU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a undergraduate certificate in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in dairy science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
MSU conferred 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in livestock management recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 9 |
