Texas · Animal Sciences

Best institutions to study Animal Sciences in Texas

The Animal Sciences program focuses on the study of animals within the context of agricultural, veterinary, and related fields. It encompasses various specializations such as Animal Health, Dairy Science, and Livestock Management, making…

Institutions
13
offering CIP 01.09
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,404
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$30,695
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,342
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Animal Scientists
$129,960
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,58238084%$18,906
2Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,93332669%$21,369
3Sam Houston State University
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,05111355%$21,745
4Texas State University
San Marcos Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,3587355%$21,662
5Tarleton State University
Stephenville Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,69522048%$21,638
6Angelo State University
San Angelo Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,8206044%$19,183
7Sul Ross State University
Alpine Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,0021830%$20,050
8East Texas A&M University
Commerce Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,1014443%$23,000
9Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$20,0366642%$25,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Animal Scientists (SOC 19-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$79,120
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingScienceCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Animal Scientists earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
40
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$129,960
median $132,830
Best-paying metro

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$36,190 avg · 470 jobs
Agricultural Technicians
$58,460 avg · 120 jobs
Animal Scientists
$129,960 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Animal Sciences programs in Texas.

Which Animal Sciences program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list at $35,582. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Animal Scientists earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Animal Scientists in Texas is $129,960 (median $132,830), across about 40 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Animal Sciences program?+

The Animal Sciences program focuses on the study of animals within the context of agricultural, veterinary, and related fields. It encompasses various specializations such as Animal Health, Dairy Science, and Livestock Management, making…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Animal Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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