by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WTAMU compares to other colleges that offer animal services.
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WTAMU holds a strong position among schools offering animal services. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, West Texas A & M University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in animal services.
Animal Services graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WTAMU report a median salary of $39,315 a year. This is lower than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WTAMU, animal services students borrow a median amount of $21,559 in student loans. This is lower than $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
Learn more about WTAMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of animal services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of animal services bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU were White. Roughly 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in animal services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal services majors at West Texas A & M University.
This animal services program at WTAMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 20 |
WTAMU granted 20 completions in equestrian/equine studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (95%).