Animal Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,675/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.2x earnings multiple (7.1x 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 | $514K | $512K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.3x | 14.2x | 13.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.1x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,593
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,514
47% growth from Year 1
About Missouri State University-Springfield
With 91% of applicants admitted, Missouri State University-Springfield prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,407 students in Springfield, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at Missouri State University-Springfield →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 Missouri State University-Springfield?
A score of 41/100 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 $477,786 in decade earnings vs $514,490 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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