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 UPR Mayaguez ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UPR Mayaguez. This makes it the #35 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Mayaguez go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $14,123 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Mayaguez paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
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Of the 128 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from UPR Mayaguez in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UPR Mayaguez 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 UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from UPR Mayaguez in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 50 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 25 |
| General Agriculture | 23 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 22 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.