Associate's Degree
Animal Sciences at West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia · See Animal Sciences nationally
Strong return
+$58,226 over 10 years
For graduates of Animal Sciences at West Virginia University.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Animal Sciences | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Animal Sciences | Associate's | $54,660 | $19,500 | +152% | Strong return |
Animal Sciences at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | Associate's | $58,619 | $17,500 | +568% | Strong return |
| 2 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Associate's | $71,455 | $19,719 | +524% | Strong return |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | Associate's | $66,813 | $19,500 | +501% | Strong return |
| 4 | Utah State University Logan, UT | Associate's | $64,644 | $15,549 | +453% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | Associate's | $60,947 | $22,500 | +433% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | Associate's | $61,453 | $18,250 | +377% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Associate's | $65,391 | $20,800 | +350% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | Associate's | $60,947 | $22,500 | +345% | Strong return |
| 9 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | Associate's | $58,759 | $22,400 | +325% | Strong return |
| 10 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | Associate's | $61,368 | — | +320% | Strong return |
Other majors at West Virginia University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $99,815 | $22,221 | +1,293% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $99,140 | $23,000 | +1,266% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $95,160 | $20,898 | +1,190% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $95,524 | $23,026 | +1,174% | Strong return |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Associate's | $96,827 | $27,242 | +1,158% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $95,095 | $25,048 | +1,140% | Strong return |
| Petroleum Engineering | Associate's | $92,874 | $26,000 | +1,075% | Strong return |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Associate's | $92,289 | $24,903 | +1,072% | Strong return |
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Animal Sciences at West Virginia University
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.