by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in animal science from U of I. This makes it the #30 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $36,486. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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Of the 49 animal science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Of the 3 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 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 University of Idaho 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 36 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 26 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 12 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 12 |
| Food Science Technology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.