Below are the key facts about graduate study in animal science at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for animal science, ranked #21 out of 91 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 21 of 91 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 6 master’s degrees in animal science.
MSU has not been ranked for animal science at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 6 master’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 9 doctoral degrees in animal science.
MSU is not yet ranked for animal science at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU awarded 9 doctoral degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science | 133 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 11 |