Animal Sciences at Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL · Public · Associate Degree

with a mid-sized student body of 11,133 in Gainesville, FL.

Program Analysis

At $24,833/yr, Animal Sciences graduates from Santa Fe College land near the $28,855 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 50.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Animal Sciences graduates.

The $14,190 debt-to-$24,833 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 9 programs offering Animal Sciences nationally, this is a niche field. Santa Fe College ranks #4 among them.

Animal Sciences connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
46
Score
48
High End
Earnings $24,833/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$260K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
50.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,126
Out-of-state: $18,378
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,190
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$31,074
25% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Animal Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980 -1.3% 63%
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350 +4.1% 50%
Animal scientists $79,120 +5.8% 47%
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$87,980
-1.3% growth 63% AI-proof
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86,350
+4.1% growth 50% AI-proof
Animal scientists
$79,120
+5.8% growth 47% AI-proof

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Animal Sciences Career Guide

Explore what Animal Sciences graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 9 programs nationwide.

Read the full Animal Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Santa Fe College's Animal Sciences program score?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Animal Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Animal Sciences careers?
The 42% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Santa Fe College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Animal Sciences program at Santa Fe College?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Animal Sciences career paths, including Beekeeper. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Santa Fe College.
How many job openings are there for Animal Sciences graduates?
The large job market (99,000 annual openings) works in favor of Animal Sciences graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →