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. We've also included details on how Texas A&M College Station ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M College Station was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 375 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #1 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,582 a year. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, animal science students borrow a median amount of $40,660 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 Texas A&M College Station is $422 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
Learn more about Texas A&M College Station tuition and fees.
The animal science program at Texas A&M College Station awarded 375 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 273 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Texas A&M College Station 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 Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's animal science program at Texas A&M College Station make a median salary of $61,394. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allanimal science master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 animal science majors earned their master's degree from Texas A&M College Station. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas A&M College Station are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 585 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 144 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 86 |
| Plant Sciences | 85 |
| Horticulture | 59 |
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