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Animal Sciences at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Crookston, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,072/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #47 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 $523K $520K $484K
Earnings Multiple 10.0x 9.9x 9.2x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 39 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$52,480
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,496
17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,363
46% growth from Year 1

About University of Minnesota-Crookston

University of Minnesota-Crookston's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,650 in Crookston, MN.

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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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Animal Sciences at Other Schools

University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($44,956) South Dakota State University ($44,844) University of Wisconsin-Madison ($44,354) Mississippi State University ($41,464) California State University-Fresno ($40,311) University of Maryland-College Park ($40,209) Iowa State University ($39,567) University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($39,064)

Other Majors at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Health and Medical Administrative Services ($61,965) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($58,805) Plant Sciences ($57,915) Accounting and Related Services ($56,627) Finance and Financial Management Services ($48,276) Agricultural Business and Management ($46,845) Marketing ($44,555) Communication and Media Studies ($42,458)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 39/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Animal Sciences at University of Minnesota-Crookston?
At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Animal Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Animal Sciences at University of Minnesota-Crookston?
The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →