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. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 14 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Purdue. This makes it the #20 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 Purdue is $35,318. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, animal science students borrow a median amount of $32,455 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 Purdue is $283 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 8 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.