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 DelVal ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at DelVal was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delaware Valley University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DelVal go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,378 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DelVal, animal science students borrow a median amount of $65,133 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 DelVal is $800 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DelVal paid an average of $1,122 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,680 | $40,680 |
| Fees | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,750 | $14,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from DelVal in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware Valley University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
DelVal 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 DelVal Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Delaware Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 23 |
| Agricultural Production | 17 |
| Plant Sciences | 13 |
| Animal Services | 12 |
| Horticulture | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.