by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Texas Tech University stacks up against peers offering animal science.
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Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering animal science. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Texas | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Value Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Value Animal Science Schools in Texas | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University report a median salary of $45,763 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,369 in student loans. This is lower than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
Find out more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech 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 Tech University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Texas Tech University.
The animal science program at Texas Tech University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 276 |
| Animal Health | 13 |
Texas Tech University awarded 276 completions 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 (68%).
Texas Tech University awarded 13 degrees in animal health recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.