Animal Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in animal sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 37 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $49,656 | $54,244 | #19 | $26,515 |
| 38 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $49,636 | $50,465 | #36 | $34,051 |
| 39 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $49,225 | $50,062 | #40 | $38,378 |
| 40 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $49,193 | $50,843 | #30 | $39,064 |
| 41 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $49,092 | $51,165 | #29 | $34,875 |
| 42 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $48,680 | $50,654 | #33 | $37,852 |
| 43 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $48,474 | $44,108 | #62 | $33,387 |
Other Animal Sciences Credentials at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $90,085 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,064 one year after graduating and $49,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for animal sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for animal sciences ($49,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,645.
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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.