by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at K-State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates K-State among the top schools in the country for animal science, placing at #30 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 30 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Kansas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in animal science at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kansas State University handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
K-State is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from K-State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,097 a year. This is below $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at K-State, animal science students accumulate a median of $22,757 in student loans. This is lower than $23,546, the typical median for all majors at K-State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
K-State conferred 171 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 2 certificate degrees in animal science.
K-State is not currently ranked for animal science at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in animal science from K-State were women.
The largest share of animal science certificate degree graduates at K-State were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a certificate in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
K-State granted 1 certificate degree in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
K-State granted 1 certificate degree in livestock management recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at K-State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 22 |
