by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison is in the top 15% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 3 |
| Best Value Animal Science Schools in Wisconsin | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $48,199 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, animal science students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
Find out more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of animal science master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The animal science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 35 |
| Dairy Science | 20 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 35 completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
University of Wisconsin-Madison granted 20 completions in dairy science in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).