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After graduation, animal sciences graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,272, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,010. The median grad salary is $47,140.
Animal Sciences graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences is $27,945, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,359.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
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Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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