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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in animal science from WVU. 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.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $31,103. 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 WVU, animal science students borrow a median amount of $36,147 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 WVU is $349 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 animal science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
The animal science program at WVU awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 50 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 49 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
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