# Centenary University: Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (bachelor's)

Hackettstown, NJ. IPEDS 183974, CIP 01.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/centenary-university/majors/agricultural-and-domestic-animal-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,104
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,047 (U.S. median for this major: $41,510 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,033)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,463

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,047 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,329 | $55,715 | 16.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,047 | $67,076 | 19.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,277 | $88,938 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $23,306 | $97,419 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $28,735 | $120,112 | more than 20 years |

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

## Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary University | $40,047 | $23,250 | $20,503 | 56% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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