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Animal Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Animal Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 82 animal science graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Value New Jersey #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 9
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #45 of 90
Best Value Nationwide #81 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Animal Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Animal Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,528
2 years $20,687
4 years $36,143
5 years $50,002

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick report median earnings of $36,143, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.

Animal Science earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $25,169.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 80% women (66) and 20% men (16).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 76 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 82% were women (62) and 18% were men (14).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Animal Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 22
Black / African American 4
Asian 7
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 4 master’s animal science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Animal Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 2 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Animal Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

*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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This Animal Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Animal Sciences 82

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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