# SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Cobleskill, NY. IPEDS 196033, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-of-agriculture-and-technology-at-cobleskill/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,068
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,491 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,282

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,491 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 | $13,279 | $54,842 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,988 | $61,900 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $18,887 | $78,003 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,346 | $84,029 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $25,356 | $104,720 | 6.6 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $52,967 | $14,100 | $28,690 | 95% |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | $50,491 | $24,000 | $18,701 | 42% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, 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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