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Associate-3% vs national median105 grads tracked

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at Black Hawk College

Ranked 6th of 10 associate programs in Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,390
middle 50%: $18,386 – $32,469
Median · 5 years out
$34,188
middle 50%: $28,103 – $46,480
Median · 10 years out
$44,398
middle 50%: $28,969 – $69,154

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Black Hawk College's associate program in Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services earn a median $24,390 one year after graduating, rising to $44,398 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $35,391 for this field, ranking 6th 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.

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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
12.5 yrs
≈ $15,794 total interest

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