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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 6 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UIUC. This makes it the #3 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.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,187 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the animal science program at UIUC is $554 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of animal science bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Animal Science majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $55,258 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,394.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 animal science majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 262 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 128 |
| Food Science Technology | 121 |
| Plant Sciences | 61 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.