# New Mexico State University: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,475
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,858 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,489 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,351

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,858 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,648 | $29,650 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | 9.6 years |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 10.2 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | $36,858 | $18,489 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported Las Cruces, NM, not reported NM, $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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