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Animal Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,956/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 81 Animal Sciences programs Top 5%

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	$507K	$506K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	15.2x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,260

Out-of-state: $69,096 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,016

-77% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,748

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,278

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,956 put University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Animal Sciences program 33% above the national median of $33,901 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Animal Sciences programs nationally.

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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,956 far exceeding the $18,748 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #4 of 81 nationally, this is a top-5% Animal Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $51,278 are relatively flat compared to the $44,956 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,928 students in Platteville, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Platteville?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Animal Sciences field.

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 $472,525 in decade earnings vs $507,035 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Animal Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 81 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Platteville lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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