by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Arkansas. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Arkansas as a strong choice for animal science, ranked #42 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 42 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Arkansas | 1 of 2 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in animal science at University of Arkansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arkansas awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
University of Arkansas is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,873 a year. This is below $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Arkansas, animal science students accumulate a median of $23,551 in student loans. This is below $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Arkansas awarded 50 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
University of Arkansas conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in poultry science in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Arkansas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 5 |
