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Associate-22% vs national median93 grads tracked

Animal Sciences at Colorado Mountain College

Ranked 10th of 10 associate programs in Animal Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,791
middle 50%: $25,428 – $40,711
Median · 5 years out
$36,215
middle 50%: $25,770 – $43,758
Median · 10 years out
$42,063
middle 50%: $33,189 – $56,170

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Animal Sciences (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Colorado Mountain College's associate program in Animal Sciences earn a median $33,791 one year after graduating, rising to $42,063 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $46,555 for this field, ranking 10th of 10 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.4 yrs
≈ $13,235 total interest

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