Animal Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,788/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.2x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $459K | $462K | $438K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.2x | 11.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 4.0x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,024
Out-of-state: $116,168 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,166
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,607
20% growth from Year 1
About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University's 68% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 16,115 students in Murfreesboro, TN.
See all programs and financial aid at Middle Tennessee State University →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Animal Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Animal Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Animal Sciences careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $438,395 in decade earnings vs $458,659 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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