by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $28,700. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,345 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,938 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 Mississippi State is $261 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Mississippi State University.
Of the 93 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mississippi State, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Food Science Technology | 38 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 32 |
| Plant Sciences | 30 |
