Suggested Path
Bachelor
Animal Sciences, General
CAREER
Animal Scientists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$63,490
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.5% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
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 Specialist, Dairy Nutrition Consultant, Research Scientist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
- Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
- Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
- Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
- Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Animal Scientists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (62%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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