Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,595/yr, roughly in line with the $33,901 national median for Animal Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $34,595 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #76 of 81 Animal Sciences programs, The University of Findlay falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $34,595 to $49,278 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.