# Louisiana Tech University: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Ruston, LA. IPEDS 159647, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,958
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,769 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,626 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,440

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,769 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,676 | $33,467 | 7.8 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,579 | 8.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,146 | $48,597 | 11.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,674 | $68,339 | 16.0 years |
| 110k+ | $16,207 | $70,663 | 16.5 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $43,797 | $23,143 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $36,769 | $26,626 | $11,864 | 64% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported metro, not reported LA, $68,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.8% by 2035

## 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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