Suggested Path
Bachelor
Animal Sciences, General
CAREER
Animal Scientists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$70,140
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.5% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Animal Scientists Do
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Other Job Titles Animal Scientists May Have
Animal Nutrition Consultant, Animal Nutritionist, Animal Scientist, Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Beef Cattle Specialist, Companion Animal Nutritionist, Dairy Nutrition Consultant, Dairy Research Nutritionist, Research Scientist, Scientist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
- Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
- Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
- Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
- Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Animal Scientists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral degree (43%)
Doctoral degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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