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Animal Science at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

If you plan to study Animal Science, consider the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is in Fargo, ND.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 animal science graduations were recorded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	North Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Graduates of North Dakota State University-Main Campus’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	$33,090
2 years	$37,856
3 years	$41,655
4 years	$47,576
5 years	$55,921

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus take home a median $47,576, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $23,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Animal Science graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are 77% women (30) and 23% men (9).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Among the 30 bachelor’s animal science graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 90% were women (27) and 10% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30

Animal Science Master’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Among the 7 master’s animal science degrees awarded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	1

Animal Science Doctoral Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Of the 2 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus

The Animal Science program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	39

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Animal Science graduates, 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.