The average annual wage of the occupations is $89,450 and $43 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Animal Scientists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 2,460 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Animal Scientists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 837 | $26,272 | - | 1,206 Hours | 14.77 Months |
| Animal Sciences | 21 | $28,108 | - | - | - |
| Animal Health | 2 | $30,220 | - | - | - |
| Dairy Science | 2 | $26,531 | - | - | - |
| Poultry Science | 5 | $31,612 | - | - | - |
| Animal Sciences (other) | 4 | $29,138 | - | - | - |
| Range Science and Management | 3 | $25,091 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Animal Scientists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 6,150 | $90,160 | $43 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 14,100 | $88,350 | $42 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 17,100 | $75,740 | $36 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Food Science Technicians | 15,190 | $54,000 | $26 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 7,550 | $95,610 | $0 |
| Veterinarians | 78,220 | $136,300 | $66 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 116K | $37,310 | $18 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 12,660 | $52,170 | $25 |
| Animal Breeders | 1,360 | $53,520 | $26 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 32,590 | $37,060 | $18 |
The following 628 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Animal Scientists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.