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Animal Science in California

Animal Science Schools in California

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 15,720 people employed in jobs related to an Animal Science degree, compared to 71,210 nationwide.

Animal Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in California

In this state, Animal Science grads earn an average of $67,681. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,650.

Animal Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 5 colleges in California offering Animal Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. The school admits about 30% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Animal Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Animal Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 15% $84,680
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Agricultural Technicians 8% $44,022
Precision Agriculture Technicians 7% $56,932
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803
Animal Scientists -1% $93,823

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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