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Animal Science at University of Georgia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 80 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Georgia

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Georgia

Students who complete University of Georgia’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	$33,052
2 years	$29,882
3 years	$34,036
4 years	$45,450
5 years	$61,453

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of Georgia report median earnings of $45,450, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Georgia is $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of Georgia are 64% women (51) and 36% men (29).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Of the 44 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Georgia, 75% were women (33) and 25% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 19 master’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	10

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Of the 17 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	11

*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 Georgia

This Animal Science program at University of Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	38
Animal Health	2
Poultry Science	40

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. 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.