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 UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for animal science majors, UC Davis came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 4 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 368 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 358 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UC Davis. This makes it the #30 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,309 a year. 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 UC Davis, animal science students borrow a median amount of $38,284 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 UC Davis is $297 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 368 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from UC Davis in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 25 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from UC Davis in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Davis 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 University of California - Davis with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 154 |
| Food Science Technology | 90 |
| Plant Sciences | 46 |
| Agricultural Production | 36 |
| Other Agriculture | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.