by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UPR Mayaguez ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UPR Mayaguez. This makes it the #35 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPR Mayaguez is $18,564. 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 UPR Mayaguez, animal science students borrow a median amount of $7,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,559.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 students earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from UPR Mayaguez. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 animal science majors earned their master's degree from UPR Mayaguez. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 45 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| General Agriculture | 17 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 11 |
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