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Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at Midway University

Midway, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,696/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (34% exposed)

Job Market Large (91,300 openings/yr)

ROI 4.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #4 of 7 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$443K	$446K	$426K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	44%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	25

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$104,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$95,452

9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,966

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,554

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,696 at Midway University come in 12% above the national median of $30,166 for Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs.

At 4.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,966 against $33,696/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services is offered at just 7 schools in our analysis. Midway University's #4 ranking should be read in that context.

About Midway University

Midway University accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,250 students in Midway, KY. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary $61,490/yr

Animal trainers $38,750/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at Other Schools

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services at Midway University?

At 25/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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