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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

Animal Science grads earn an average of $71,644 in the state and $68,650 nationwide.

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:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,119 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,143 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 62% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,905 in their first year after graduation. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 4.9%. 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
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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