Animal Sciences at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Tuskegee University graduates in animal sciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tuskegee University Compares for Animal Sciences
All 78 colleges reporting animal sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,176 | $63,330 | #3 | $31,769 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $59,543 | $52,434 | #25 | $40,008 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $57,605 | $59,941 | #8 | $44,354 |
| 4 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,324 | $58,282 | #9 | $35,582 |
| 5 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $56,248 | $49,364 | #45 | $40,209 |
| 6 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $56,136 | $66,152 | #1 | $32,417 |
| 7 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $55,753 | $56,684 | #15 | $34,933 |
| 8 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $54,984 | $55,903 | #16 | $31,059 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,805 | $49,869 | #41 | $33,879 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $54,751 | $57,729 | #12 | $41,292 |
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| 72 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $41,634 | $38,294 | #77 | $31,911 |
| 73 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $41,105 | $41,792 | #74 | $27,101 |
| 74 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $40,935 | $43,529 | #65 | $36,486 |
| 75 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $39,949 | $45,346 | #58 | $24,211 |
| 76 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $39,041 | $37,002 | #78 | $30,774 |
| 77 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $36,858 | $42,676 | #72 | $28,475 |
| 78 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $36,769 | $42,563 | #73 | $21,958 |
Other Majors at Tuskegee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,915 | $76,638 | #168 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,694 | $75,759 | #115 of 318 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,874 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 | — | #377 of 796 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 | $46,303 | #15 of 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 | $46,123 | #459 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,391 | $16,884 | #175 of 565 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $51,473 | — |
| Psychology | $45,053 | $25,589 | #800 of 1027 |
| Biology | $40,867 | $14,102 | #819 of 841 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $26,437 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tuskegee University animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,211 one year after graduating and $39,949 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tuskegee University rank for animal sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, Tuskegee University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at Tuskegee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for animal sciences ($49,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.