Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in animal sciences, general. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #38 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science Student Diversity at UMass Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
UMass Amherst Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in animal science.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
2
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
14
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
2
UMass Amherst Animal Sciences, General Master’s Program
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from UMass Amherst in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in animal science.
by our College Data Analytics Team
