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Animal Science at University of Arkansas

If you plan to study Animal Science, take a look at what University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas

Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Arkansas

Use these rankings to compare University of Arkansas’s Animal Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#1 of 2
Best Value	Arkansas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#16 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#1 of 2
Best Value	Arkansas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#16 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Arkansas

Graduates of University of Arkansas’s Animal Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,240
2 years	$34,793
3 years	$39,442
4 years	$47,873
5 years	$56,539

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $47,873, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Arkansas stands at $23,551.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal Science graduates at University of Arkansas, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at University of Arkansas are 56% women (46) and 44% men (36).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 64 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 59% were women (38) and 41% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 13 master’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 23% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, higher than the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 5 doctoral animal science graduates at University of Arkansas, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Arkansas

This Animal Science program at University of Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	58
Poultry Science	24

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at University of Arkansas 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

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.