by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Maryland-College Park compares to other colleges that offer animal science.
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University of Maryland-College Park ranks competitively among schools offering animal science. In particular, it placed #16 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $45,332 a year. This is lower than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, animal science students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This animal science program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 63 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 63 completions in animal sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).