Animal Sciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 01.09

$30,187Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,026Median earnings 4 years after
$53,114Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
143Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Animal Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $30,187 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 $19,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$30,706$21,936

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Animal Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $30,187 one year after graduation and $53,114 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

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