Animal Scientists

Starting Salary

$62,645
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$76,176
NC Triangle area
27
% Bachelor's degree
60
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+17%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

4
NC Triangle area

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.