Animal Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,793/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
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 | $626K | $612K | $557K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.1x | 12.8x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.3x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,816
Out-of-state: $114,524 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,173
109% growth from Year 1
About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
With 74% of applicants admitted, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College prioritizes broad access, with 29,207 students enrolled in Baton Rouge, LA.
See all programs and financial aid at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College →Top Career Paths
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86,350/yr
Animal scientists
$79,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
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