Program Analysis
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Animal Sciences program produces graduates earning $34,073/yr — within striking distance of the $33,901 national average for this field.
At 8.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,000 debt-to-$34,073 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #45 out of 81 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's financial outcomes for Animal Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $34,073 to $59,386 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.