# University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Animal Sciences (bachelor's)

River Falls, WI. IPEDS 240471, CIP 01.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-river-falls/majors/animal-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,852
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,680 (U.S. median for this major: $49,209 across 78 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,183 (U.S. median $22,362)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $53,530): -$4,850
- Versus the U.S. median: -$529

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,680 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,472 | $36,768 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $39,121 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $10,796 | $46,855 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,578 | $71,949 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,234 | $79,136 | 7.1 years |

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

## Animal Sciences at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $57,605 | $26,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $53,530 | $20,875 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $48,680 | $23,183 | $14,054 | 57% |

## Careers
- Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011): median wage $76,530 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $84,310 WI, $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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