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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for animal science majors, NC State came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 5 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in animal science from NC State. This makes it the #2 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $33,332. 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 NC State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $33,608 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 NC State is $388 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 213 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from NC State. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 animal science majors earned their master's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 154 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 90 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
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