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 Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,942 a year. This is less than $34,062, which is the national median of all animal science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, animal science students borrow a median amount of $39,345 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,313 for all animal science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Clemson is $361 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $654 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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The animal science program at Clemson awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Clemson animal science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 77 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 63 |
| Plant Sciences | 42 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.