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 SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,802 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,345 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,745 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 SHSU is $274 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 115 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from SHSU in 2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 42 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 37 |
| Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Agricultural Production | 8 |
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