by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering animal science. In particular, it placed #41 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 103 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,426 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, animal science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the animal science majors at West Virginia University.
This animal science program at West Virginia University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 118 |
West Virginia University granted 118 degrees in animal sciences, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).