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Animal Scientists

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Related Skills:

Science
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

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Other Career Titles:

Animal Nutrition Consultant, Animal Nutritionist, Animal Scientist, Beef Cattle Specialist, Dairy Nutrition Consultant, Research Scientist

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

2,800

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

3,000

by 2029

Projected Growth

6%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$60,300

or $28.99 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Processing Information

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Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Tasks

Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.

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Animal Scientists

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Currently Employed

2,800

Projected Employment

3,000

Projected Growth

6%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$60,300

Training Level

Some College

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Animal Scientists

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

2,800

Projected Employment

3,000

Projected Growth

6%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$60,300

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.