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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $33,675. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Missouri State animal science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 57 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 35 |
| General Agriculture | 25 |
| Soil Sciences | 10 |
| Agricultural Production | 7 |