by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Louisiana State University stacks up against peers offering animal science.
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Louisiana State University ranks competitively among schools offering animal science. Specifically, it ranked #54 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 99 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,467 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, animal science students accumulate a median of $23,143 in student loans. This is above $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the animal science majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
This animal science program at Louisiana State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 107 |
Louisiana State University granted 107 degrees in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).