by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer animal science.
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NC State University is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 218 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University report a median salary of $43,013 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $22,689 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Learn more about NC State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
The animal science program at NC State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 234 |
| Poultry Science | 19 |
NC State University granted 234 completions in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
NC State University awarded 19 degrees in poultry science in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.