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 Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #42 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,793 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Louisiana State University is $379 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from Louisiana State University. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Animal Science from Louisiana State University in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 98 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 42 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 30 |
| Agricultural Production | 20 |
| Food Science Technology | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.