by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for animal science, ranked #52 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 52 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 3 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in animal science at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 109 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 109 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Animal Science students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,670 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, animal science students accumulate a median of $21,693 in student loans. This is lower than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 109 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 4 |
