Animal Sciences at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,937
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,937
Animal Sciences
National Average
$40,722
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,786
All programs at South Dakota State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
98
Completers (IPEDS)
97
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,349
Median Debt
0.45
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$178/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,937
Median Earnings
Animal Sciences at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $56,557 | $26,724 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $52,909 | $20,500 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $50,777 | $17,592 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $50,159 | $19,000 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $49,742 | $19,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $48,199 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University | $48,123 | $19,719 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $47,979 | $19,500 |
| South Dakota State University (this school) | $47,937 | $21,349 |
| University of Arkansas | $47,873 | $21,616 |
Other Programs at South Dakota State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,350 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,977 | $53,543 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,596 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $91,422 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $89,959 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,691 | $46,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,562 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,660 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $67,561 | $23,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $67,472 | $26,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.