# University of Kentucky: Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other (bachelor's)

Lexington, KY. IPEDS 157085, CIP 01.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kentucky/majors/agricultural-animal-plant-veterinary-science-and-related-fields-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,657
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,375 (U.S. median for this major: $60,375 across 5 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,088 (U.S. median $23,065)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,375 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,182 | $51,895 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,119 | $51,627 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,313 | $69,493 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,192 | $90,278 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,781 | $114,087 | 4.2 years |

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

## Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $60,375 | $23,088 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Murray State University | $57,686 | $18,500 | $9,096 | 61% |

## 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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