Animal Sciences at Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,059/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x 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 | $513K | $511K | $477K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.1x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.2x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,400
Out-of-state: $82,720 (6.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,336
56% growth from Year 1
About Stephen F Austin State University
With 88% of applicants admitted, Stephen F Austin State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 8,746 students in Nacogdoches, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at Stephen F Austin 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
How does Stephen F Austin State University's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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