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Animal Sciences at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,317/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)

ROI 7.5x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 81 Animal Sciences programs

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	$479K	$480K	$452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.4x	7.5x	7.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.0x	3.0x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (3.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,683

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,317/yr, edging above the $33,901 national average for Animal Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Animal Sciences's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,683 represents roughly 7 months of the $40,317 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #46 of 81 Animal Sciences programs, University of Delaware falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Delaware

With a 65% acceptance rate, University of Delaware is moderately selective, enrolling 18,812 students in Newark, DE.

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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 University of Delaware?

A score of 39/100 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 $452,459 in decade earnings vs $478,595 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →