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Animal Science at Washington State University

If you plan to study Animal Science, consider the program at Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 animal science degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Studying Online at Washington State University

Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at Washington State University

Rankings can help you compare Washington State University’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 1
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from Washington State University

Graduates of Washington State University’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	$25,296
2 years	$29,105
3 years	$32,009
4 years	$34,686
5 years	$47,320

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $34,686, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Animal Science graduates from Washington State University is $19,545.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at Washington State University are 80% women (74) and 20% men (19).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 87 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at Washington State University, 82% were women (71) and 18% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	58
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 30% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 4 master’s animal science graduates at Washington State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 25% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, above the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Of the 2 doctoral animal science graduates at Washington State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

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

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

The Animal Science program at Washington State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	93

Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.