U.S. median for this major: $49,209.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,362.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,441. College Scorecard.
Angelo State University Animal Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Animal Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Angelo State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,008 | $52,115 | 4.3 years |
| $30–48k | $12,910 | $56,029 | 4.6 years |
| $48–75k | $14,787 | $64,176 | 5.2 years |
| $75–110k | $17,958 | $77,938 | 6.4 years |
| $110k+ | $22,368 | $97,077 | 7.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Animal Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,758) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,242 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Animal Sciences at Texas colleges
Every Texas college we cover that reports Animal Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,324 | $18,906 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 2 | Texas Tech University | $55,753 | $21,369 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 3 | Stephen F Austin State University | $54,984 | $21,739 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 4 | Texas State University | $51,157 | $21,662 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 5 | Sam Houston State University | $49,636 | $21,745 | $16,404 | 55% |
| 6 | Angelo State University | $45,758 | $19,183 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 7 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $44,214 | $25,000 | $12,090 | 42% |
| 8 | Tarleton State University | $43,185 | $21,638 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 9 | East Texas A&M University | $41,105 | $23,000 | $11,841 | 43% |
4 more Texas colleges offer Animal Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Animal Sciences graduates
Animal Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Angelo State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Angelo State University
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,116
- Full cost breakdown · all 43 majors · overview
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Angelo State University Animal Sciences questions
How much do Angelo State University Animal Sciences graduates earn?
Animal Sciences graduates of Angelo State University earn a median $45,758 four years after graduating and $28,820 one year after. The U.S. median for Animal Sciences graduates across 78 colleges is $49,209.
How much debt do Angelo State University Animal Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Animal Sciences graduates of Angelo State University is $19,183, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,362.
Is Angelo State University a good school for Animal Sciences in Texas?
On pay, Animal Sciences graduates of Angelo State University earn $45,758 four years out, $3,878 below the median for the same major across 9 Texas colleges ($49,636) and $3,451 below the U.S. median ($49,209). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Angelo State University rank for Animal Sciences in Texas?
Of 9 Texas colleges reporting Animal Sciences graduate earnings, Angelo State University ranks 6th. The highest is Texas A&M University-College Station at $57,324.
What jobs do Animal Sciences graduates get?
A common career is animal scientists, with a median wage of $132,830 in Texas and $68,940 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Angelo State University Animal Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/angelo-state-university/majors/animal-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).