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Animal Sciences at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,285/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #67 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 $431K $437K $419K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.8x 9.0x 8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.1x 3.2x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 32 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$48,744
Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,724
-8% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,027
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$40,265
29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,285/yr, Animal Sciences graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa land near the $33,901 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.0x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,027 debt-to-$31,285 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #67 out of 81 programs, University of Hawaii at Manoa's financial outcomes for Animal Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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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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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 University of Hawaii at Manoa

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($94,216) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($71,260) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($70,950) Civil Engineering ($70,330) Computer Engineering ($65,003) Special Education and Teaching ($60,396) Education, General ($60,288) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($57,207)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Hawaii at Manoa's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 →