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Animal Scientists
Role Overview
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Recommended Majors
Agriculture, General.
Apiculture.
Animal Sciences, General.
Agricultural Animal Breeding.
Animal Health.
Animal Nutrition.
Dairy Science.
Poultry Science.
Animal Sciences, Other.
Range Science and Management.
Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine.
Veterinary Anatomy.
Veterinary Infectious Diseases.
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology.
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology.
Veterinary Physiology.
Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health.
Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology.
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other.
Anthrozoology.
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $138,030 |
| Missouri | $119,110 |
| Georgia | $114,560 |
| Iowa | $95,680 |
| New York | $87,390 |
| Texas | $84,010 |
| Wisconsin | $79,750 |
| Washington | $78,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,130 |
| Maryland | $73,560 |
| Ohio | $61,650 |
| Illinois | $60,590 |
| Florida | $57,810 |
| South Dakota | $56,400 |
| Michigan | $51,290 |
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Median Annual Salary
$79,120
Projected Growth (10yr)
+5.8%
Avg. annual openings
0.2k
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