Compare 10 Animal Health. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $36,961.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Animal Health tells a different story. Across 10 programs in Texas, earnings range from $27,101 to $50,777—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Texas A&M University-College Station's Animal Health program leads with graduates earning $50,777, well above the state average of $36,961. The program's 207-student cohort demonstrates scale alongside quality, while Texas Tech follows at $45,763—proving that specialized programs drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just an 8.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $50,777
Strong outcomes ($40,091) with 89% acceptance
8.7% payment burden | Good affordability
26.7% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,777 | 207 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #2 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $45,763 | 131 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #3 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $40,091 | 50 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #4 | $39,740 | 110 | $19,606 | Manageable | $17,125 | High | |
| #5 | $39,422 | 108 | $21,983 | Manageable | $19,433 | High | |
| #6 | $35,170 | 22 | $23,409 | High | $18,080 | High | |
| #7 | $32,925 | 36 | $22,934 | High | $14,224 | High | |
| #8 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $30,616 | 34 | $20,000 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #9 | $28,002 | 15 | $15,900 | High | $8,000 | High | |
| #10 | $27,101 | 36 | $20,500 | High | $15,265 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
