Animal Sciences at North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,686/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
18.7x earnings multiple (6.2x 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 | $505K | $504K | $471K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.7x | 18.7x | 17.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.2x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 46 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$26,992
Out-of-state: $81,632 (6.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,156
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,691
36% growth from Year 1
About North Carolina A & T State University
North Carolina A & T State University's 46% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 11,925 students in Greensboro, NC. 51% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at North Carolina A & T 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 North Carolina A & T State University?
A score of 46/100 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 $470,980 in decade earnings vs $504,845 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes North Carolina A & T State University's Animal Sciences program stand out?
Ranked #17 of 81 programs nationally, North Carolina A & T State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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