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. We've also included details on how Louisiana Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana Tech was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana Tech University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,958 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 Tech is $301 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana Tech was $703 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $422 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Fees | $3,724 | $3,724 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,447 | $9,447 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,603 | $3,603 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Louisiana Tech 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 Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Louisiana Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 18 |
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