by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Connecticut ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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University of Connecticut is the top-ranked school in the United States for animal science. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut handed out 81 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut report a median salary of $47,096 a year. This is below $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $17,758 in student loans. This is lower than $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of animal science associate’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of animal science associate’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a associate’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Non-Resident Alien. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal science majors at University of Connecticut.
The animal science program at University of Connecticut includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 102 |
University of Connecticut conferred 102 completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).