# Mercy University: Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (bachelor's)

Dobbs Ferry, NY. IPEDS 193016, CIP 01.81. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mercy-university/majors/veterinary-biomedical-and-clinical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,950
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,158 (U.S. median for this major: $84,412 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $29,000)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,254

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,158 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,974 | $52,326 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,598 | $55,053 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,056 | $65,795 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,725 | $77,458 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,299 | $93,077 | 3.0 years |

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

## Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy University | $65,158 | $29,000 | $14,072 | 46% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage $102,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, not reported NY, $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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