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Animal Science at University of Wyoming

If you plan to study Animal Science, take a look at what University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 animal science degrees were granted at University of Wyoming.

Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming

Distance learning is available at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Wyoming

Rankings can help you compare University of Wyoming’s Animal Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#2 of 2
Best Value	Wyoming	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#2 of 2
Best Value	Wyoming	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Wyoming

Those who finish University of Wyoming’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	$33,342
2 years	$27,488
5 years	$45,390

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Wyoming is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at University of Wyoming are 88% women (45) and 12% men (6).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 35 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Wyoming, 91% were women (32) and 9% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 14 master’s animal science degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 2 doctoral animal science graduates at University of Wyoming, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Wyoming, 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 Wyoming

The Animal Science program at University of Wyoming offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	51

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. 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.