by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how West Texas A&M University ranks in comparison to other schools with animal services programs.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal services list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in animal services. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Animal Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,442 a year. This is less than $25,166, which is the national median of all animal services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University, animal services students borrow a median amount of $21,559 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,188.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal services majors at West Texas A&M University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal services from West Texas A&M University. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in animal services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 69 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 52 |
| General Agriculture | 28 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 22 |
| Animal Science | 7 |
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