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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UD. This makes it the #42 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #19 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 UD is $40,317. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The animal science program at UD awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in animal science from UD. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 62 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
| Plant Sciences | 27 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 13 |
| Food Science Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.