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 Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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Virginia Tech was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for animal science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #21 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 Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,729 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 Virginia Tech is $487 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 164 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from Virginia Tech in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| Plant Sciences | 56 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Agricultural Production | 35 |
| General Agriculture | 34 |
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