Animal Science at Murray State University

Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Murray State University compares to other colleges that offer animal science.

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Student Demographics
Concentrations

Animal Science Degrees Available at Murray State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science

Murray State University Animal Science Rankings

Murray State University is a solid choice among schools offering animal science. In particular, it placed #35 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky	1
Best Animal Science Schools in Kentucky	1
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky	1
Best Value Animal Science Schools in Kentucky	1
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	2
Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region	2
Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Animal Science Schools	6
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	7
Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region	7
Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	35
Best Animal Science Schools	35

Popularity of Animal Science at Murray State University

During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.

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

$9,900 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Murray State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$8,040	$18,540
Fees	$1,296	$1,296

Find out more about Murray State University tuition and fees.

Murray State University Animal Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 3% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.

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

The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Murray State University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	77
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	8

Animal Science Student Diversity at Murray State University

Here are the demographics of the animal science majors at Murray State University.

Specializations & Focus Areas Within Animal Science at Murray State University

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

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Animal Health	71
Animal Sciences, General	17

Animal Health at Murray State University

Murray State University granted 71 completions in animal health in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.

Animal Sciences, General at Murray State University

Murray State University awarded 17 completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).

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