Also called: Professor of Animal Science
University professor who teaches and researches livestock and animal biology.
Teaches a class on cattle nutrition, runs a research trial at the university dairy, coaches the livestock judging team, and writes grants.
Estimate based on BLS agricultural sciences teachers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in animal science or a related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI tutors and data tools change teaching and speed research; labs, farm work and mentoring students stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Speech & debate, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1041.
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