by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for animal science, ranked #1 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 1 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 10 |
The following degree levels are granted in animal science at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 146 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $49,742 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 146 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 12 |
