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Animal Sciences at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,486/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #37 of 81 Animal Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $484K $485K $456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.7x 13.8x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.1x 4.1x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,264
Out-of-state: $119,136 (4.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,128
-56% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,571
25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,486 per year, Animal Sciences graduates from University of Idaho earn slightly above the $33,901 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 13.8x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$36,486 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #37 out of 81 programs, University of Idaho's Animal Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,486 to $45,571 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Idaho

With 79% of applicants admitted, University of Idaho prioritizes broad access, serving 7,363 students in Moscow, ID.

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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 Idaho

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,700) Chemical Engineering ($75,915) Computer Science ($70,276) Civil Engineering ($68,885) Mechanical Engineering ($65,409) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,334) Management Information Systems and Services ($52,920) Human Resources Management and Services ($49,442)

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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

How does University of Idaho's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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 →