Animal Scientists
Starting Salary
$46,906
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Median Annual Wage
$78,173
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% Bachelor's degree required
% Master's degree or PhD preferred
5-Year Job Outlook
+2.7%
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Annual Job Openings
0
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Animal Scientists research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Students interested in this career would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree and transfer to a baccalaureate science degree at a four-year college or university. The AS curriculum courses focus on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics.