by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in animal science at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for animal science, placing at #16 out of 91 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 16 of 91 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Illinois | 1 of 2 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in animal science at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 46 master’s degrees in animal science.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois granted 28 master’s completions in animal sciences, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
Illinois granted 18 master’s degrees in animal health in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 6 doctoral degrees in animal science.
Illinois is not currently ranked for animal science at the doctoral level.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in animal science from Illinois were women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois awarded 6 doctoral completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science | 114 |