Animal Sciences at Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Delaware Valley University 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware Valley 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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| 36 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $49,772 | $50,619 | #34 | $33,182 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Delaware Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | $70,222 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,210 | $36,232 | #526 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,317 | $39,673 | #94 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,244 | $40,692 | #521 of 841 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,349 | $47,802 | #67 of 77 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $49,746 | $28,814 | #9 of 14 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,732 | $29,383 | #39 of 59 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,031 | — | #36 of 44 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $47,375 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,575 | $27,287 | #42 of 52 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $39,903 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $38,899 | $28,178 | #36 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware Valley University animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,378 one year after graduating and $49,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware Valley University rank for animal sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, Delaware Valley University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at Delaware Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for animal sciences ($49,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,569.
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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.