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. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in animal science from SIUC. This makes it the #42 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $30,706. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from SIUC in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from SIUC in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 32 |
| Horticulture | 17 |
| General Agriculture | 15 |
| Soil Sciences | 12 |
| Plant Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.