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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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UGA was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for animal science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 12 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UGA. This makes it the #12 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #3 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 UGA is $31,769. 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 UGA, animal science students borrow a median amount of $29,468 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,313.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at UGA is $214 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 88 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 12 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA 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 Georgia with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 110 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 65 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.