Animal Sciences at Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,820/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #52 of 81 Animal Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Animal Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $535K $531K $492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.1x 15.9x 14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.3x 7.2x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,276
Out-of-state: $73,596 (7.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,660
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,625
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,319
75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,820/yr, roughly in line with the $33,901 national median for Animal Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 15.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,625 debt-to-$28,820 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #52 out of 81 programs, Angelo State University's financial outcomes for Animal Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,820 to $50,319 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Angelo State University

Angelo State University accepts 79% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,515 students in San Angelo, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr
Animal scientists $79,120/yr
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Angelo State University's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Animal Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Animal Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Animal Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →