by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas Tech University among the top schools in the country for animal science, ranked #23 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 23 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Texas | 2 of 9 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in animal science at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering animal science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University report a median salary of $45,763 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,369 in student loans. This is lower than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Approximately 70% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Texas Tech University granted 245 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University conferred 1 certificate degree in animal science.
Texas Tech University is not yet ranked for animal science at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in animal science from Texas Tech University were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a certificate in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Texas Tech University awarded 1 certificate degree in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 8 |
