by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering animal science. Specifically, it ranked #81 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,249 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $21,936 in student loans. This is below $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in animal science from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were men.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the animal science majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This animal science program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 30 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 30 degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).