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Animal Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is in Baton Rouge, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 animal science graduations were recorded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Of 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#1 of 2
Best Value	Louisiana	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Animal Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,323
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$33,510
4 years	$42,467
5 years	$62,173

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College report median earnings of $42,467, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $23,143.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal Science graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 80% women (86) and 20% men (21).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Of the 99 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 82% were women (81) and 18% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	70
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	15
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 29% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Of the 4 master’s animal science degrees awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Animal Science Doctoral Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Among the 4 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

This Animal Science program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	107

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.