Animal Sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in animal sciences earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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| 19 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $53,418 | $57,275 | #13 | $34,876 |
| 20 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $53,226 | $57,119 | #14 | $33,332 |
| 21 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $53,117 | $60,292 | #7 | $34,980 |
| 22 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $53,017 | $48,242 | #48 | $37,349 |
| 23 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $52,967 | $50,414 | #38 | $36,204 |
| 24 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $52,755 | $64,008 | #2 | $41,464 |
| 25 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $52,548 | $62,167 | #4 | $31,103 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,349 one year after graduating and $53,017 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for animal sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for animal sciences ($49,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,167.
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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.