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Bachelor's-7% vs national median328 grads tracked

Animal Sciences at Texas State University

Ranked 34th of 50 bachelor's programs in Animal Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,616
middle 50%: $24,967 – $43,371
Median · 5 years out
$52,479
middle 50%: $40,729 – $66,850
Median · 10 years out
$64,930
middle 50%: $46,024 – $85,664

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 Texas State University's bachelor's program in Animal Sciences earn a median $32,616 one year after graduating, rising to $64,930 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $56,151 for this field, ranking 34th 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,945 total interest

Same major at other universities

Colorado State University
$53,864 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$53,658 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$53,193 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$52,703 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Crookston
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$52,542 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$52,379 · 5 yrs out
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

Other majors at Texas State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out

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