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Animal Science in Virginia

Animal Science Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in Virginia

There are 1,850 people in the state and 71,210 people in the nation working in Animal Science jobs.

Animal Science Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Animal Science grad in the state is $69,160, compared to a typical salary of $68,650 nationwide.

Animal Science Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Animal Science Careers in VA

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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