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. In addition, we cover how North Dakota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at North Dakota State University was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in animal science from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #37 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #31 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 North Dakota State University is $39,290. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State University was $575 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $383 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
Learn more about North Dakota State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science from North Dakota State University. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the North Dakota State University 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 North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Animal Science from North Dakota State University in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 55 |
| Agricultural Production | 43 |
| Plant Sciences | 29 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 24 |
| General Agriculture | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.