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Animal Science at University of Kentucky

Animal Science at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #14 of 22
Best Value Southeast (Region) #15 of 22
Best Value Nationwide #55 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #14 of 22
Best Value Southeast (Region) #15 of 22
Best Value Nationwide #55 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Kentucky

Graduates of University of Kentucky’s Animal Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Animal Science at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,252
2 years $28,236
3 years $34,951
4 years $43,515
5 years $65,391

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $43,515, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Animal Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at University of Kentucky are 88% women (45) and 12% men (6).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 42 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Kentucky, 93% were women (39) and 7% were men (3).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Animal Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 34
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 19% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 5 master’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Animal Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at University of Kentucky

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 4 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Animal Science Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Animal Science majors at University of Kentucky

*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 Kentucky

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

Concentration Graduates
General Animal Sciences 51

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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