What Kind of Job Can You Expect with This Career Choice? 
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Animal Science
Career Opportunities for Animal Science Majors A B.S. degree majoring in Animal Science allows for the opportunity to attain a career in one of the biggest industries in the world. Graduating students can find employment in private corporations such as pharmaceutical firms and breeding associations, in the food and feed industries, in academic teaching and research, in governmental and international agencies, and in industrial or institutional management. The list below provides an example of the careers available to students majoring in Animal Science.
 | Advertising Specialist
| | Animal Sales
| | Artificial Insemination Technician
| | 4-H Agent
| | Breed Analyst
| | Breed Association Sales/Promotion
| | Dairy Farm Manager
| | Equipment Sales Representative
| | Extension Educator
| | Feed Sales/Consultant
| | Food Processing Manager
| | Food/Feed Testing Service
| | Journalist
| | Laboratory Animal Technician/Manager
| | Livestock Herdsman/Manager
| | Marketing Specialist Meat Packing/Processing Specialist
| | Pharmaceutical Sales/Service
| | Public Relations
| | Quality Assurance Specialist
| | Ranch Manager
| | Research Farm Manager
| | Swine Farm Manager
| | Technical Service Representative
| | USDA Meat Inspection/Grading Services
| | Veterinary Technician
| | Zoo Animal Specialist
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Careers Available to Postgraduate Animal Science Training (M.S. or Ph.D). | College/University Professor
| | Extension Specialist
| | Food Inspector
| | Industry Manager/Director
| | Laboratory Manager
| | Lawyer
| | Management Consultant
| | Marketing Manager/Director
| | Nutrition Consultant
| | Product Development Scientist
| | Product Regulatory Affairs
| | Production Manager
| | Program Analyst
| | Research Scientist
| | Sales Manger/Director
| | Teacher
| | USDA Scientist
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American Society for Animal Science For more information of career opportunities for Animal Science Majors visit the American Society for Animal Science.
How Important is My GPA and Work Experience? Opportunities in animal science are abundant, but it is up to each individual to make them self as marketable as possible. One way to help your marketability is to maintain your Grade Point Average (GPA) as high as possible (at least a 3.0 out of 4.0 scale). Many jobs, especially with state and federal agencies, are quite competitive, and students need to make sure their resumes stand out from hundreds of other applicants. Another way to improve marketability is to gain as much field experience as possible while you are in school. Most Animal Science professors conduct research and are always in need of assistance. Graduate students also need help with their research projects. Get to know your professors and their graduate students, and assist them when you can. Join the Livestock Judging Team or the Pre-professional Society, which will help you make contacts. These are also excellent ways to gain experience. So get involved as soon as you arrive in Kingsville – there’s no time to waste!
What Kind of Pay Can I Expect? The salary for any of the above listed careers will vary depending type of job, the institution or company through which the job is being offered, and on the region of the country. However, with a B.S. degree, a graduate can expect a starting salary of $20,000-$30,000. A student graduating with a M.S. degree in Animal Science can expect a starting salary of $30,000-$43,000 and a graduating Ph.D. student can expect a starting salary of $48,000-$62,000. To further research the latest salary data for animal scientists, go to the Department of Labor and search for biological and life sciences related topics. |
