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 K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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K -State was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for animal science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 238 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in animal science from K -State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #12 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 K -State is $38,868. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $43,356 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 K -State is $422 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 238 students earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from K -State. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
Of the 15 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from K -State, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State 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 | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 |
| Plant Sciences | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 74 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.