by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for animal science, coming in at #43 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 43 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,426 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
West Virginia University granted 103 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 5 |
