How much does a animal scientist make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, specialized skills and responsibility, and employer type, such as a university or an animal-feed business. Location matters too; extra credentials, including professional certification, may matter when employers value them.

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

What's a typical day like?

A day might start in a barn or lab, checking animal feed and recording how the animals respond. Later, the scientist studies the results, writes them up, and advises farmers about better feeding or housing.

In the U.S., earn a bachelor’s degree in animal science or a related science such as biology or agriculture. Some research jobs prefer or require a master’s or Ph.D.; animal scientists may also pursue professional certification through ARPAS.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like figuring things out and building and doing.

At UC Davis, animal scientists found that a seaweed supplement cut grazing cattle’s methane emissions by almost 40% without affecting their health or weight.