by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UW. This makes it the #17 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,875 a year. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in animal science from UW. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Plant Sciences | 36 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 9 |
| Soil Sciences | 1 |
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