Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Arkansas ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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University of Arkansas is a solid choice among schools offering animal science. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arkansas conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,873 a year. This is below $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Arkansas, animal science students accumulate a median of $23,551 in student loans. This is below $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 46% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Arkansas.
This animal science program at University of Arkansas offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 58 |
| Poultry Science | 24 |
University of Arkansas granted 58 degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
University of Arkansas conferred 24 completions in poultry science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).