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Animal Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Animal Science, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 animal science graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 11
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 11
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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	$35,454
2 years	$36,488
3 years	$46,889
4 years	$48,199
5 years	$57,024

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $48,199, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 80% women (44) and 20% men (11).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 38 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 87% were women (33) and 13% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 6 master’s animal science graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 11 doctoral animal science degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

*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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	35
Dairy Science	20

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.