by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for animal science, ranked #26 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 26 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $56,557 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, animal science students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst granted 28 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 2 |
