by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UD as a strong choice for animal science, placing at #32 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 32 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Delaware | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Delaware conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $24,572 in student loans. This is lower than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UD conferred 27 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 7 |