Animal Science at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 166 animal science graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Animal Science Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Animal Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 90 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 90 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 90 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 90 |
Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’s Animal Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,152 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $38,292 |
| 4 years | $49,742 |
| 5 years | $66,813 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $49,742, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 85% women (141) and 15% men (25).
Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 146 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 88% were women (129) and 12% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 31%.*
Animal Science Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 8 master’s animal science degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Animal Science Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 12 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below 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 Purdue University-Main Campus
The Animal Science program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Animal Sciences | 166 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates
Those who complete Animal Science program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
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