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Bachelor's-11% vs national median842 grads tracked

Animal Sciences at Oregon State University

Ranked 42nd of 50 bachelor's programs in Animal Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,636
middle 50%: $23,778 – $39,477
Median · 5 years out
$49,911
middle 50%: $36,318 – $70,150
Median · 10 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $48,553 – $98,738

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Animal Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Oregon State University's bachelor's program in Animal Sciences earn a median $30,636 one year after graduating, rising to $69,154 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $56,151 for this field, ranking 42nd of 50 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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,470 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northwest Missouri State University
$52,311 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$52,031 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$52,024 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$51,591 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$51,013 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$50,096 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$48,933 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$48,620 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Cobleskill
$47,726 · 5 yrs out
Sul Ross State University
$46,273 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$46,223 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$46,171 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Oregon State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$171,456 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,445 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,207 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$123,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$116,256 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,634 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,381 · 5 yrs out

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