Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,893/yr, roughly in line with the $33,901 national median for Animal Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 10.1x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,391 debt-to-$32,893 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #51 out of 81 programs, Oregon State University's financial outcomes for Animal Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $32,893 to $54,287 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.