Animal Sciences at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH · Private for-profit · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 98 in Brecksville, OH.

Program Analysis

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville's Animal Sciences graduates start at $20,690/yr, trailing the $28,855 national average by 28%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

With a 13.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Animal Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $13,375 against $20,690/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Animal Sciences is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. Stautzenberger College-Brecksville's #8 ranking should be read in that context.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Animal Sciences careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

33 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
29
Low End
33
Score
35
High End
Earnings $20,690/yr (-28% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$216K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
13.0x
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
$16,699
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,375
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

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

See the full career breakdown for Animal Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Stautzenberger College-Brecksville and 8 other schools.

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Compare & Explore

Animal Sciences Overview

Animal Sciences at Other Schools

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Trade Certificate vs. Bachelor's Degree

Weigh shorter time-to-career against higher earning ceilings. The numbers tell the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 33/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Animal Sciences at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Animal Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How vulnerable is Animal Sciences to AI automation?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $216,462 in decade earnings vs $216,462 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Why are Animal Sciences earnings lower at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville?
Lower starting pay at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Animal Sciences through an apprenticeship instead of Stautzenberger College-Brecksville?
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 Stautzenberger College-Brecksville.
Will Animal Sciences graduates from Stautzenberger College-Brecksville find jobs?
At 99,000 annual openings, Animal Sciences has a large employment base. Stautzenberger College-Brecksville graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →