# Northwest Missouri State University: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Maryville, MO. IPEDS 178624, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,876
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,418 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (5 colleges, $42,296): +$11,122
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,209

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,418 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,176 | $56,393 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,447 | $57,553 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,959 | $59,745 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,423 | $74,570 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,796 | $89,007 | 5.0 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | $53,418 | $23,000 | $16,244 | 54% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $47,983 | $19,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| College of the Ozarks | $42,296 | not reported | $6,100 | 64% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $41,706 | not reported | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $41,658 | $19,687 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported metro, not reported MO, $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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