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Animal Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 animal science graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$32,644
2 years	$35,594
3 years	$37,620
4 years	$42,640
5 years	$54,812

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $42,640, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $20,981.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Animal Science graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 67% women (72) and 33% men (35).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 83 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 71% were women (59) and 29% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	72
Hispanic / Latino	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 18 master’s animal science graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 6 doctoral animal science graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, higher than 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 Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	106
Animal Health	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

• 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.