by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $39,634 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cornell University, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $14,100 in student loans. This is below $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Read more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal science majors at Cornell University.
The animal science program at Cornell University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 89 |
Cornell University granted 89 completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).