Animal Science Careers
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Animal Science Careers
A Wide Appeal More non-farm than farm-raised students are currently enrolled in animal industries programs nationwide. Virtually all jobs in animal production industries in the next century will require a bachelor's level degree. The Animal Science degree embraces that trend through the use of innovative teaching and delivery methods built around a framework of new and traditional animal science coursework.
The average salary range for positions within this major was between $20,583 and $82,040 yearly, depending on experience. For a list of detailed salary trends within this field visit www.bls.gov
UMC's Animal Science graduates may pursue, and have obtained, careers in:
- Agricultural lending
- Animal health sales/marketing
- Animal sales, marketing, and research
- Animal nutrition
- Artificial insemination
- Breeder consultation
- Corporate livestock or dairy operation
- Dairy/livestock and farm equipment sales
- Dairy/livestock farm or ranch ownership
- Dairy inspection
- Feed production
- Feedlot environmental systems
- Reproduction systems production and management
- Research and lab technician
- Small animal entrepreneurship
- Veterinary assistantship
- Zoos and kennels
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