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Animal Science in New Mexico

Animal Science Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in New Mexico

320 people in the state and 71,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Animal Science.

Animal Science Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, Animal Science grads earn an average of $71,644. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,650.

Animal Science Wages Nationwide vs. NM

There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer Animal Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,119 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,143 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 62%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,905 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.9% is lower than average. Undergrads from New Mexico pay around $2,136 a year in tuition.

Animal Science Careers in NM

Some of the careers Animal Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $84,680
Animal Scientists $93,823
Precision Agriculture Technicians $56,932
Agricultural Technicians $44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $36,803

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Animal Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Horticulture 4,164
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Plant Sciences 3,261
Food Science Technology 2,269

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