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 #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tarleton is $30,695. This is less than $34,062, which is the national median of all animal science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tarleton, animal science students borrow a median amount of $24,948 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 Tarleton is $245 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tarleton was $604 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,496 |
| Fees | $3,462 | $3,462 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,846 | $10,846 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,816 | $3,816 |
Learn more about Tarleton tuition and fees.
Of the 121 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Tarleton in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were 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, 83% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Tarleton does not offer an online option for its animal science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tarleton Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Animal Science from Tarleton in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Tarleton State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 97 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 55 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 48 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.