by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MSU stacks up against peers offering animal science.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,475 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, animal science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Michigan State University.
The animal science program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 148 |
| Dairy Science | 6 |
| Livestock Management | 5 |
MSU awarded 148 degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
MSU granted 6 completions in dairy science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
MSU awarded 5 completions in livestock management recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).