Animal Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 01.09

$28,729Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,224Median earnings 4 years after
$49,456Median earnings 5 years after
$22,250Median federal debt
162Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Animal Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $28,729 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 $22,250, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Animal Sciences graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $28,729 one year after graduation and $49,456 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,250.

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