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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UK. This makes it the #35 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,144 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, animal science students borrow a median amount of $64,707 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 UK is $852 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UK does not offer an online option for its animal science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in animal science from UK. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 69 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 57 |
| Agricultural Production | 39 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 34 |
| Other Agriculture | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.