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Animal Sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,349/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 18.3x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #7 of 81 Animal Sciences programs Top 10%

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 $550K $544K $503K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.5x 18.3x 16.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.1x 7.0x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 51 50 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)
$29,756
Out-of-state: $77,276 (7.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$46,320
-56% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,167
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,089
50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Animal Sciences graduates start at $37,349/yr — above the $33,901 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 18.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,167 in median debt clears quickly against $37,349 in annual earnings.

A #7 ranking out of 81 Animal Sciences programs nationally puts California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $37,349 to $56,089 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

A 74% acceptance rate means California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 24,271 students in Pomona, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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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) Michigan State University ($41,292) University of Delaware ($40,317) California State University-Fresno ($40,311) University of Maryland-College Park ($40,209)

Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Construction Engineering Technologies ($87,960) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,827) Manufacturing Engineering ($79,549) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($78,320) Civil Engineering ($75,758) Industrial Engineering ($75,110) Mechanical Engineering ($75,040) Computer Engineering ($70,768)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Animal Sciences graduates.
How vulnerable is Animal Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Animal Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →