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Animal Science in North Carolina

Animal Science Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in North Carolina

2,430 people in the state and 71,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Animal Science.

Animal Science Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for an Animal Science grad in the state is $69,337, compared to a typical salary of $68,650 nationwide.

Animal Science Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer Animal Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,341 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,592 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,365 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,704 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,524 a year.

Animal Science Careers in NC

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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View Nationwide Animal Science Report

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