Entry Level Salary
$36,147
Median Salary
$83,000
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.8%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,320,000
Entry (Early)
$36,147
Median (Prime)
$83,000
High (Prime)
$88,000
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-130k
+270k
+310k
$25k / yr
-220k
+180k
+220k
$50k / yr
-310k
+90k
+130k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
26
$25k / yr
Never
33
31
$50k / yr
Never
42
39
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-203%
165%
203%
$50k / yr
-143%
41%
60%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate35.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Veterinarians
11.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$109,309|$130,100
openings
3,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
5.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$43,724
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,727|$89,900
openings
70,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.4%
Management occupations
4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,367
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Veterinary technologists and technicians
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$33,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$38,000|$47,380
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,028
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,663|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Agricultural workers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$28,964
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$41,175|$35,950
openings
119,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Postsecondary teachers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$27,806
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,000|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$27,868
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$30,881|$38,150
openings
23,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
Animal caretakers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$30,881
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$31,578|$35,360
openings
62,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.1%
Registered nurses
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,673|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| animal sciences. | Undergrad Certificate | 10 | $27,324 - $39,556 |
| animal sciences. | Associate's Degree | 30 | $31,072 - $48,953 |
| animal sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 95 | $33,693 - $61,176 |
| animal sciences. | Master's Degree | 59 | $58,197 - $101,814 |
| animal sciences. | Doctoral Degree | 40 | Data N/A |