by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Michigan State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,292 a year. 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 Michigan State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $43,827 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 Michigan State is $480 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from Michigan State. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan 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 Michigan State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 animal science majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| Food Science Technology | 92 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 64 |
| Soil Sciences | 36 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
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