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. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 85 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Animal Science Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 9 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UW - Madison. This makes it the #30 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #13 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 UW - Madison is $44,354. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in animal science from UW - Madison. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 88 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 72 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 65 |
| Food Science Technology | 47 |
| Agricultural Production | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.