Animal Science Careers

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Animal Science Careers

A Wide Appeal
Two students tending to a calf 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

Important Links

Farm and Ranch Jobs - Job profile system referencing jobs related to Farm Production, Cattle Ranching, Dairy Farming,and more to make life easier for agricultural job seekers.
Ag Research Service - The Principle Research Agency of the US Dept. of Agriculture, working with multiple programs that affect Americans on a daily basis
Agriseek - Equine and various agri careers
Cargill
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Blue Sky Research

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