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Animal Science at University of Rhode Island

What traits are you looking for in a school for Animal Science, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 69 animal science graduations were recorded at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Students who complete University of Rhode Island’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	$26,655
2 years	$26,276
3 years	$31,510
4 years	$36,980
5 years	$46,797

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $36,980, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Rhode Island is $21,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Animal Science graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at University of Rhode Island are 81% women (56) and 19% men (13).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 69 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Rhode Island, 81% were women (56) and 19% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	55
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 20% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 31%.*

*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 Rhode Island

The Animal Science program at University of Rhode Island includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	69

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.