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. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,051 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 SHSU, animal science students borrow a median amount of $26,317 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,313.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at SHSU is $274 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 123 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from SHSU in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 41 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 30 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 28 |
| Plant Sciences | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 6 |
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