Animal Sciences at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn-Avery Point's Animal Sciences program matches the median for Connecticut schools in this field, which tells you something important: across the state's five UConn campuses offering this degree, graduates are seeing similar outcomes regardless of where they earn it. That's reassuring if you're considering this regional campus for cost or location reasons.

The financial picture is stronger than you might expect for animal sciences. At 75th percentile nationally, graduates here earn more than three-quarters of animal sciences majors across the country, while carrying slightly above-average debt that remains manageable at $23,515. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 means your child would owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary—well within reasonable territory. The 25% earnings jump from year one to year four suggests graduates are finding their footing and advancing in their careers, whether that's in veterinary services, agricultural business, or research roles.

The practical trade-off? First-year earnings of $37,712 are modest in absolute terms, though competitive for this field. If your child is passionate about working with animals and realistic about the income trajectory, this program delivers solid preparation without burying them in debt. The UConn name carries weight in Connecticut's agricultural and veterinary sectors, and the regional campus offers the same credential at potentially lower living costs than the main Storrs campus.