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. We've also included details on how UW - Platteville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Platteville was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Platteville handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Platteville is $38,120. This is higher than $29,345, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Platteville, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,875 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 Wisconsin - Platteville.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 98% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Platteville with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| Plant Sciences | 29 |
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