by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Columbia stacks up against peers offering animal science.
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University of Missouri-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering animal science. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $47,979 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, animal science students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the animal science majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The animal science program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 117 |
University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 117 completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).