Animal Sciences at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
35
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,683
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Delaware
With a 65% acceptance rate, University of Delaware is moderately selective, enrolling 18,812 students in Newark, DE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Delaware →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.
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