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Animal Science at Sul Ross State University

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at Sul Ross State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Sul Ross State University is in Alpine, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 animal science degrees were awarded at Sul Ross State University.

Online Class Availability at Sul Ross State University

Online coursework is an option at Sul Ross State University. Among 2,384 students, 1,140 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 676 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Sul Ross State University stands at $20,050.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal Science graduates at Sul Ross State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at Sul Ross State University are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Sul Ross State University

Among the 9 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Sul Ross State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	8

Minority students account for 89% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Sul Ross State University, higher than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Sul Ross State University

Among the 9 master’s animal science degrees awarded at Sul Ross State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 22% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Sul Ross State University, above the national average of 18%.*

*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 Sul Ross State University

This Animal Science program at Sul Ross State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at Sul Ross State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.