Animal Science at Mississippi State University

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Mississippi State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.

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Student Debt
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Animal Science Degrees Available at Mississippi State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science

Mississippi State University Animal Science Rankings

Mississippi State University is a solid choice among schools offering animal science. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi	1
Best Animal Science Schools in Mississippi	1
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi	1
Best Value Animal Science Schools in Mississippi	1
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	3
Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region	3
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	12
Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region	12
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	22
Best Animal Science Schools	22
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	39
Best Value Animal Science Schools	39

Popularity of Animal Science at Mississippi State University

In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.

How Much Do Animal Science Graduates from Mississippi State University Make?

$48,123 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Animal Science Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University earn a median of $48,123 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.

Salary for Animal Science majors with a bachelor's degree at Mississippi State University

How Much Student Debt Do Animal Science Graduates from Mississippi State University Have?

$20,938 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Animal Science Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $20,938 in student loans. This is lower than $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.

Student debt for Animal Science majors with a bachelor's degree at Mississippi State University

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Animal Science from Mississippi State University Cost?

$10,202 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

$20,938 Average Student Debt

Mississippi State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,110	$27,487
Fees	$150	$150

Learn more about Mississippi State University tuition and fees.

Mississippi State University Animal Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 18% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.

Mississippi State University gender breakdown of Animal Science Bachelor's degree grads

The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in animal science.

Ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Mississippi State University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	95
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Animal Science Student Diversity at Mississippi State University

Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal science majors at Mississippi State University.

Specializations & Focus Areas Within Animal Science at Mississippi State University

This animal science program at Mississippi State University includes the following concentrations:

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences, General	92
Poultry Science	10

Animal Sciences, General at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University granted 92 completions in animal sciences, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).

Poultry Science at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University awarded 10 completions in poultry science in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).

References

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