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Animal Science at University of Arizona

If you plan to study Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 animal science degrees were granted at University of Arizona.

Studying Online at University of Arizona

Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Arizona

Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#1 of 1
Best Value	Arizona	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#6 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#43 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Arizona

Students who complete University of Arizona’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	$26,723
2 years	$31,133
3 years	$34,930
4 years	$44,164
5 years	$52,398

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $44,164, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from University of Arizona is $18,195.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Animal Science graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at University of Arizona are 91% women (48) and 9% men (5).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 51 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Arizona, 90% were women (46) and 10% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	15
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 2 master’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 100% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, 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 University of Arizona

The Animal Science program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	53

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Animal Science majors, 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.