Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,103/yr, roughly in line with the $33,901 national median for Animal Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 14.3x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,500 debt-to-$31,103 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #40 out of 81 programs, West Virginia University's Animal Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,103 to $54,660 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.