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. In addition, we cover how UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #21 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $26,515. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, animal science students borrow a median amount of $49,750 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 UT Knoxville is $249 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from UT Knoxville. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Animal Science from UT Knoxville in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 83 |
| Plant Sciences | 52 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Soil Sciences | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.