by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Texas Tech. This makes it the #9 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,933 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 199 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas Tech. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech animal science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of animal science master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 142 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 61 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Food Science Technology | 12 |
| Animal Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.