Animal Sciences at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,996/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #41 of 81 Animal Sciences programs

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 $528K $525K $487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.7x 9.6x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 40 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,527
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,398
46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's Animal Sciences graduates start at $35,996/yr — above the $33,901 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 9.6x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,527 debt-to-$35,996 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #41 out of 81 programs, University of Arizona's financial outcomes for Animal Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,996 to $52,398 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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

How does University of Arizona's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Animal Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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 →