by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University highly for animal science, coming in at #18 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 18 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 2 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 22 |
The following degree levels are available for animal science at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 218 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University report a median salary of $43,013 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $22,689 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
NC State University conferred 201 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
NC State University awarded 17 bachelor’s completions in poultry science recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 5 certificate degrees in animal science.
NC State University has not been ranked for animal science at the certificate level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a certificate degree in animal science from NC State University identified as women.
The largest share of animal science certificate degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a certificate in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State University awarded 5 certificate degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at NC State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 3 |
