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Animal Science at Cornell University

If you plan to study Animal Science, take a look at what Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 animal science graduations were recorded at Cornell University.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 9
Best Value	New York	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 90
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 9
Best Value	New York	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 90
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Cornell University

Graduates of Cornell University’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	$25,436
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$34,035
4 years	$39,634
5 years	$51,670

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from Cornell University take home a median $39,634, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 67% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from Cornell University stands at $14,100.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Animal Science graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at Cornell University are 75% women (67) and 25% men (22).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 68 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at Cornell University, 78% were women (53) and 22% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	6
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 38% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 13 master’s animal science degrees awarded at Cornell University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 8 doctoral animal science graduates at Cornell University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 12% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 10%.*

*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 Cornell University

This Animal Science program at Cornell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	89

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.