Compare 32 Animal Health. programs in the South. Average earnings: $38,911.
The highest-earning Animal Health program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $13K earnings gap across 32 programs in the South, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Texas A & M University-College Station's Animal Health program leads with graduates earning $50,777, well above the regional average of $38,911. Mississippi State University follows at $48,123, while University of Arkansas reaches $47,873—demonstrating how regional programs dominate this field regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduates borrow $12,500 and face just an 8.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 3.5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $50,777
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good
14.5% family burden | Manageable
| 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 | $48,123 | 107 | $22,142 | Good | $25,567 | High | |
| #3 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $47,873 | 91 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #4 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $45,763 | 131 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #5 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $45,450 | 102 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | High |
| #6 | $45,332 | 68 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #7 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $43,515 | 60 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #8 | $43,388 | 217 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #9 | $43,343 | 190 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,325 | High | |
| #10 | $43,229 | 11 | $12,500 | Good | $8,178 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $43,013 | 218 | $20,121 | Manageable | $23,000 | High | |
| #12 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $42,978 | 124 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #13 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $42,689 | 97 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #14 | $42,467 | 85 | $20,500 | Manageable | $25,645 | High | |
| #15 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $42,426 | 106 | $22,500 | Manageable | $32,980 | High |
| #16 | Tuskegee UniversityPrivate | $41,880 | 40 | $27,000 | Challenging | $53,000 | High |
| #17 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $40,091 | 50 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #18 | $39,740 | 110 | $19,606 | Manageable | $17,125 | High | |
| #19 | $39,422 | 108 | $21,983 | Manageable | $19,433 | High | |
| #20 | University Of FloridaPublic | $37,985 | 195 | $15,000 | Manageable | $18,837 | High |
| #21 | $37,258 | 22 | $20,500 | Challenging | $11,000 | High | |
| #22 | $35,670 | 113 | $20,500 | Challenging | $30,610 | High | |
| #23 | $35,170 | 22 | $23,409 | High | $18,080 | High | |
| #24 | $34,255 | 66 | $20,000 | Challenging | $14,229 | High | |
| #25 | $34,067 | 83 | $27,000 | High | $20,004 | 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.
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