Animal Sciences

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA

CIP 01.09

$32,309Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,441Median earnings 4 years after
$54,122Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
304Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Animal Sciences at University of California-Davis earn a median of $32,309 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,634 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,349–$66,880). Median debt is $13,000, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Animal Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$40,311$17,500
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$37,349$15,167
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$33,879$20,500
California State University-Chico
Chico
$33,387$17,606

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Animal Sciences graduates from University of California-Davis make?

The median salary is $32,309 one year after graduation and $54,122 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.