Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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URI ranks competitively among schools offering animal science. In particular, it placed #44 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $36,980 a year. This is lower than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, animal science students accumulate a median of $21,750 in student loans. This is lower than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal science majors at University of Rhode Island.
The animal science program at URI offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 69 |
URI granted 69 degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).