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. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Wazzu. This makes it the #37 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.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $31,911. This is less than $34,062, which is the national median of all animal science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, animal science students borrow a median amount of $49,248 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 Wazzu is $443 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 107 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from Wazzu in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from Wazzu in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 136 |
| Plant Sciences | 42 |
| Food Science Technology | 41 |
| General Agriculture | 35 |
| Agricultural Production | 30 |
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