U.S. median for this major: $49,209.
College Scorecard field of study; 51 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% 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 $28,329. College Scorecard.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Animal Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale'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 | $9,415 | $40,673 | 6.6 years |
| $30–48k | $8,497 | $36,707 | 6.0 years |
| $48–75k | $10,308 | $44,531 | 7.3 years |
| $75–110k | $17,724 | $76,568 | 12.5 years |
| $110k+ | $23,254 | $100,457 | 16.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (40% 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 ($41,932) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $6,135 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $48,026 | $19,850 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $41,932 | $21,936 | $13,297 | 62% |
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,390
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Plant Sciences—
- Agricultural Business$71,910
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services$45,177
- Agriculture$57,596
- Food Science and Technology—
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Animal Sciences questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Animal Sciences graduates earn?
Animal Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median $41,932 four years after graduating and $30,706 one year after. The U.S. median for Animal Sciences graduates across 78 colleges is $49,209.
How much debt do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Animal Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Animal Sciences graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $21,936, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,362.
Where does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for Animal Sciences in Illinois?
Of 2 Illinois colleges reporting Animal Sciences graduate earnings, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at $48,026.
What jobs do Animal Sciences graduates get?
A common career is animal scientists, with a median wage of $47,930 in Illinois 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: “Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Animal Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale/majors/animal-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).