# Tuskegee University: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Tuskegee, AL. IPEDS 102377, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tuskegee-university/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,211
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,949 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,260

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,949 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $34,324 | $157,204 | 18.6 years |
| 30-48k | $34,069 | $156,036 | 18.4 years |
| 48-75k | $34,855 | $159,636 | 18.9 years |
| 75-110k | $37,772 | $172,996 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $36,778 | $168,443 | 19.9 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $53,117 | $21,625 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Tuskegee University | $39,949 | $27,000 | $35,013 | 55% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, not reported AL, $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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