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. Also, learn how Middle Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,788 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $14,920 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,313.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from Middle Tennessee State University. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 17 |
| Plant Sciences | 13 |
| Agricultural Production | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.