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Animal Science at California State University-Fresno

If you plan to study Animal Science, take a look at what California State University-Fresno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 108 animal science degrees were granted at California State University-Fresno.

Studying Online at California State University-Fresno

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from California State University-Fresno

Students who complete California State University-Fresno’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,992
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$40,488
4 years	$46,801
5 years	$58,619

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from California State University-Fresno report median earnings of $46,801, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from California State University-Fresno stands at $17,585.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at California State University-Fresno are 83% women (90) and 17% men (18).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno

Among the 108 bachelor’s animal science graduates at California State University-Fresno, 83% were women (90) and 17% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	56
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 61% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at California State University-Fresno

This Animal Science program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	108

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at California State University-Fresno pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Animal Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950
Agricultural Technicians	$44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.