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. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,464 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Mississippi State is $261 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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Of the 74 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 94 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
| Plant Sciences | 40 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 36 |