U.S. median for this major: $49,209.
College Scorecard field of study; 76 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% 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 $26,415. College Scorecard.
West Virginia University Animal Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 | $9,450 | $40,919 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (43% 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 ($52,548) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,853 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.
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 West Virginia University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About West Virginia University
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,939
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
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- Plant Sciences$50,249
- Agricultural Business$66,022
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West Virginia University Animal Sciences questions
How much do West Virginia University Animal Sciences graduates earn?
Animal Sciences graduates of West Virginia University earn a median $52,548 four years after graduating and $31,103 one year after. The U.S. median for Animal Sciences graduates across 78 colleges is $49,209.
How much debt do West Virginia University Animal Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Animal Sciences graduates of West Virginia University is $20,500, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,362.
Where does West Virginia University rank for Animal Sciences in West Virginia?
Of 1 West Virginia colleges reporting Animal Sciences graduate earnings, West Virginia University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Animal Sciences graduates get?
A common career is animal scientists, with a median wage of — in West Virginia 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: “West Virginia University Animal Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/animal-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).