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Animal Scientists

General Information

Description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2021 - 2031)
+8%
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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$65,090

State-by-state Salary

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$192,120
$47,210
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Doctoral degree 43%
  • Master's degree 21%
  • Bachelor's degree 13%
  • Post-doctoral training 13%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • Education and Training

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