by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in animal science at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech highly for animal science, coming in at #28 out of 91 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 28 of 91 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 22 |
Here is each degree level offered in animal science at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 13 master’s degrees in animal science.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech awarded 13 master’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in animal science.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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 | 1 |
Virginia Tech conferred 10 doctoral completions in animal sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science | 159 |