# West Texas A & M University: Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (bachelor's)

Canyon, TX. IPEDS 229814, CIP 01.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-texas-a-and-m-university/majors/agricultural-and-domestic-animal-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,362
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,996 (U.S. median for this major: $41,510 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,559 (U.S. median $25,033)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,514

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.8 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,996 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,525 | $79,320 | 17.7 years |
| 30-48k | $17,218 | $82,646 | 18.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,268 | $92,486 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $22,454 | $107,779 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $23,439 | $112,507 | more than 20 years |

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

## Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas A & M University | $37,996 | $21,559 | $19,487 | 55% |

## 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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