# University of Arizona: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,996
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,548 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,195 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,661

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,548 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,353 | $57,284 | 6.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 7.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 10.8 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $45,548 | $18,195 | $16,674 | 68% |

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