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Animal Science at Tarleton State University

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, take a look at what Tarleton State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 animal science degrees were granted at Tarleton State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Tarleton State University

Many students take online classes at Tarleton State University. Among 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Tarleton State University

Rankings can help you compare Tarleton State University’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#7 of 9
Best Value	Texas	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#67 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Tarleton State University

Those who finish Tarleton State University’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,130
2 years	$32,051
3 years	$36,346
4 years	$39,740
5 years	$45,558

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from Tarleton State University earn a median of $39,740, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Tarleton State University is $21,638.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Tarleton State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at Tarleton State University are 78% women (121) and 22% men (34).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 139 bachelor’s animal science graduates at Tarleton State University, 78% were women (108) and 22% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	97
Hispanic / Latino	32
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 30% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 16 master’s animal science degrees awarded at Tarleton State University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, below 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 Tarleton State University

This Animal Science program at Tarleton State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	155

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at Tarleton State University pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.