by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Nebraska-Lincoln stacks up against peers offering animal science.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a solid choice among schools offering animal science. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $42,640 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, animal science graduates take on a median debt of $20,981 in student loans. This is lower than $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of animal science doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. 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 Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
This animal science program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 106 |
| Animal Health | 1 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 106 completions in animal sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 1 completion in animal health in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).