Animal Sciences bachelor's degree programs in Missouri

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$42,296Median year-4 earnings

$19,687Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · $23,000 federal debt$53,418 2University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia · $19,500 federal debt$47,983 3College of the OzarksPoint Lookout · Debt not reported$42,296 4Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau · Debt not reported$41,706 5Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield · $19,687 federal debt$41,658

CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1041Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,730
Middle 50% wage range: $60,340–$99,930
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +2.9%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $51,140–$167,390

11-9013Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

State median wage: $77,650
Middle 50% wage range: $66,780–$95,410
State employment: 60
Projected growth: -3.4%
Annual openings: 70,800

10th–90th percentile: $58,950–$145,490

45-1011First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

State median wage: $60,950
Middle 50% wage range: $49,440–$70,810
State employment: 430
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 7,200

10th–90th percentile: $42,460–$79,270

19-4012Agricultural Technicians

State median wage: $54,060
Middle 50% wage range: $40,840–$64,890
State employment: 420
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $33,400–$79,140

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Northwest Missouri State University	Maryville	$53,418	$23,000
2	University of Missouri-Columbia	Columbia	$47,983	$19,500
3	College of the Ozarks	Point Lookout	$42,296	Not available
4	Southeast Missouri State University	Cape Girardeau	$41,706	Not available
5	Missouri State University-Springfield	Springfield	$41,658	$19,687

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Animal Sciences in Missouri

What do Animal Sciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in Missouri?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $42,296 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $19,687 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northwest Missouri State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.