by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 28 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Colorado State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $36,111. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Colorado State is $497 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from Colorado State. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Animal Science from Colorado State in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 147 |
| Plant Sciences | 83 |
| Animal Services | 75 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 56 |
| Soil Sciences | 23 |
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