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Animal Science at University of Florida

If you plan to study Animal Science, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 164 animal science degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Florida

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Florida

Students who complete University of Florida’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	$25,888
2 years	$29,413
3 years	$35,460
4 years	$37,985
5 years	$51,450

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from University of Florida take home a median $37,985, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Florida stands at $16,475.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Animal Science graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of Florida are 82% women (135) and 18% men (29).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 139 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Florida, 89% were women (124) and 11% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	90
Hispanic / Latino	35
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 34% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 14 master’s animal science graduates at University of Florida, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 3 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at University of Florida, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 10%.*

*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 Florida

The Animal Science program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	164

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Here are 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.