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. See how Texas A&M University compares to other colleges that offer animal science.
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Texas A&M University is the top-ranked school in the United States for animal science. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University report a median salary of $53,518 a year. This is below $74,589, the median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, animal science students accumulate a median of $18,906 in student loans. This is below $19,996, the typical median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,339 | $36,169 |
| Fees | $3,903 | $3,955 |
Learn more about Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the animal science majors at Texas A&M University-College Station.
The animal science program at Texas A&M University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 307 |
| Poultry Science | 54 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 11 |
Texas A&M University conferred 307 degrees in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Texas A&M University awarded 54 completions in poultry science recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Texas A&M University granted 11 degrees in agricultural animal breeding in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).