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 UF ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 17 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UF. This makes it the #9 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #8 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 UF is $31,294. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, animal science students borrow a median amount of $34,490 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 UF is $247 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
Of the 146 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from UF in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in animal science from UF. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 195 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 164 |
| Plant Sciences | 153 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 115 |
| Soil Sciences | 44 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.