by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how A-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from A-State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,444 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
A-State does not offer an online option for its animal science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Plant Sciences | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.