Also called: Animal Researcher
Researches how to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of farm animals.
Runs a study on whether a new barn design lowers stress in pigs, measures growth in chickens on different diets, and teaches students at a land-grant university.
Estimate based on BLS animal scientists.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in animal science; master's or PhD for research.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Agriculture, Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Data tools and sensors speed up research analysis; experiments with real animals and farm trials stay hands-on.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, Agriscience (FFA).
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1011.
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