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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,220 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 MSU Bozeman, animal science students borrow a median amount of $36,561 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,313 for all animal science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $252 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
Of the 41 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Bozeman, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU Bozeman 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 MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 35 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.