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CTE Animal Science POS
Animal Science
Program of Study
- Benefit: Animal Care and Management
- Learn: Animal breeds, food resources, husbandry, nutrition, & health care
- Skills: Understanding animal anatomy and care, breeding, and wildlife management
- Careers: Rancher, breeder, veterinarian technician or assistant, or government agency officer
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Course Sequence |
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Level 1 (9th) |
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources |
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Level 2 (10th) |
Equine Science (semester) |
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Level 3 (11th) |
Livestock Production* |
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Level 4 (12th) |
Advanced Animal Science (for Science credit) |
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*Industry Certification: |
*Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification |
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associates Degrees
- Food Science and Technology
- Veterinary Studies
- Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Biology Technician
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Animal Sciences
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
- Genetics
- Veterinary Medicine
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Aligned Occupations
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Occupations |
Median Wage |
Annual Openings |
% Growth |
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Animal Breeders |
$39,139 |
28 |
9% |
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Animal Scientists |
$57,533 |
22 |
12% |
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Medical Scientists |
$63,898 |
435 |
27% |
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
$67,309 |
294 |
24% |
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Government Officer |
$72,811 |
30 |
10% |
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Veterinarians |
$93,496 |
45 |
32% |