by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, animal nutrition was the 1,404 most popular major nationwide with 3 degrees awarded. This represents a 33.3% reduction in animal nutrition degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 4.
This year's Best Animal Nutrition Schools ranking compares 1 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom animal nutrition rankings further below.
A major in animal nutrition prepares you for careers in which talking to others to convey information effectively is crucial. Required skills include using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
animal nutrition degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Specific animal nutrition careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are many different animal nutrition degree levels. You can get anything from a in animal nutrition to the highest animal nutrition degree, a . How long it takes to complete some common animal nutrition degree levels is shown below.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to animal nutrition, with approximately 23.3% of workers getting one. Find out other typical degree levels for animal nutrition workers below.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 23.4% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22.3% |
| Master’s Degree | 22.2% |
| High School Diploma | 9.8% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 6.7% |
Most workers in animal nutrition have at least a master's degree. The chart below shows what degree level those who work in animal nutrition have obtained.
This of course varies depending on which animal nutrition career you choose.
Want a job when you graduate with your animal nutrition degree?
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to animal nutrition.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 1,020,700 | -0.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences Professors | 13,600 | 7.9% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 11,200 | 7.7% |
| Animal Scientists | 6,400 | 4.9% |
As you might expect, salaries for animal nutrition graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for animal nutrition graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers animal nutrition grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Professors | $90,890 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | $79,940 |
| Animal Scientists | $67,690 |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | $52,700 |
With over 1 different animal nutrition degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased animal nutrition school rankings to help you with this.
One of 7 majors within the Animal Science area of study, Animal Nutrition has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 7,647 |
| Dairy Science | 216 |
| Poultry Science | 214 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 153 |
| Livestock Management | 30 |
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