by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in animal science from U of I. This makes it the #30 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,875 a year. This is less than $29,345, which is the national median of all animal science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, animal science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,559 for all animal science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Idaho.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from U of I in 2021, 23% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from U of I, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 24 |
| Plant Sciences | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 10 |
| Food Science Technology | 8 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 4 |
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