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. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 20 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Auburn. This makes it the #5 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,980 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from Auburn. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of animal science master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| Plant Sciences | 82 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 44 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
| Agricultural Production | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.