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Animal Science at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 animal science graduations were recorded at West Virginia University.

Online Class Availability at West Virginia University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at West Virginia University

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#18 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#18 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from West Virginia University

Those who finish West Virginia University’s Animal Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,506
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$37,249
4 years	$42,426
5 years	$54,660

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Animal Science graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $42,426, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from West Virginia University is $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Animal Science graduates at West Virginia University are 84% women (99) and 16% men (19).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 103 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 85% were women (88) and 15% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	87
Hispanic / Latino	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 10 master’s animal science degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at West Virginia University

Of the 5 doctoral animal science graduates at West Virginia University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 20% of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University, above 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 West Virginia University

This Animal Science program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	118

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Those who complete Animal Science program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.