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Animal Scientists
Starting Salary
$62,645
NC Triangle area
Median Annual Wage
$76,176
NC Triangle area
% Bachelor's degree
% 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.