# Animal Sciences (bachelor's degree)

CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/animal-sciences

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $49,209 across 78 colleges (middle half $45,959–$53,226); median federal debt $22,306
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Animal Sciences: median $50,116 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technologists And Technicians | 8% | $47,380 | 9.4% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers | 5% | $89,900 | -3.4% |
| Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 5% | $38,150 | 9.1% |
| Other Agricultural Workers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Animal Caretakers | 5% | $35,360 | 12.1% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Registered Nurses | 2% | $97,550 | 5.6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $53,017 (5) | $60,915 (153) |
| CT | $47,577 (5) | — |
| MO | $42,296 (5) | — |
| TX | $49,636 (9) | $48,276 (169) |
| WI | $53,530 (3) | $49,281 (106) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $54,805
2. California State University-Fresno (CA): $53,579
3. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $53,017
4. California State University-Chico (CA): $48,474
5. University of California-Davis (CA): $48,441
6. University of Florida (FL): $47,724
7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $47,224

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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