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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Rutgers New Brunswick. 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 Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,926 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, animal science students borrow a median amount of $36,098 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 49 |
| General Agriculture | 20 |
| Plant Sciences | 12 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 2 |
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