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 Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Oregon State. This makes it the #48 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,893 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Oregon State in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 77 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 77 |
| General Agriculture | 68 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Food Science Technology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.