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 Tarleton ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Tarleton was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Tarleton. 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 Tarleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,130 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,345 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tarleton, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,638 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 $22,559.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at Tarleton is $245 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Tarleton State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tarleton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from Tarleton in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tarleton are white. In the most recent graduating class 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 Tarleton State University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 106 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 59 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 47 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 |
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