Compare 21 Animal Health. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $43,593.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Animal Health tells a different story. Across 21 programs, earnings range from $33,457 to $50,159—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Animal Health program leads with graduates earning $50,159, well above the $43,593 average. Purdue follows closely at $49,742, while Wisconsin-Madison delivers $48,199. These outcomes prove regional publics dominate this specialized field regardless of broader institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 9.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families including parent loans, Minnesota-Crookston leads with a 21% family burden, showing the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $50,159
Strong outcomes ($50,159) with 77% acceptance
9.7% payment burden | Good
21.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,159 | 76 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $49,742 | 132 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #3 | $48,199 | 50 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #4 | $47,979 | 81 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | |
| #5 | $47,937 | 98 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $47,576 | 55 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $47,285 | 226 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #8 | $46,665 | 18 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $46,475 | 128 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #10 | $44,237 | 19 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,092 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $44,097 | 225 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #12 | $44,011 | 158 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,500 | Challenging | |
| #13 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $43,696 | 49 | $25,439 | Manageable | $30,702 | High |
| #14 | $42,640 | 74 | $21,000 | Manageable | $25,798 | High | |
| #15 | $42,444 | 66 | $21,977 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #16 | $42,088 | 148 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #17 | $39,967 | 128 | $19,500 | Manageable | $34,511 | High | |
| #18 | Dordt UniversityPrivate | $39,369 | 9 | $21,500 | Manageable | $18,000 | High |
| #19 | $36,249 | 35 | $21,543 | Challenging | $19,500 | High | |
| #20 | $33,457 | 40 | $21,992 | High | $15,092 | High | |
| #21 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $31,180 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
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.
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