UNL Animal Sciences Degree, Major and Program Information

A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing. Find colleges offering animal sciences degree.

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Crop and Livestock Managers
Job Description
Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in agricultural crop production for corporations, cooperatives, or other owners. Read more about crop and livestock managers in our career profile section.
Farmers and Ranchers
Job Description
On an ownership or rental basis, operate farms, ranches, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural production establishments which produce crops, horticultural specialties, livestock, poultry, finfish, shellfish, or animal specialties. May plant, cultivate, harvest, perform post-harvest activities, and market crops and livestock; may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or supervise a farm labor contractor; may prepare cost, production, and other records. May maintain and operate machinery and perform physical work. Read more about farmers & ranchers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 985,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 906,700
- Percent Job Growth: -79.2%
Animal Scientists
Job Description
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals. Read more about animal scientists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 3,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 4,200
- Percent Job Growth: 0.5%
Agricultural Technicians
Job Description
Set up and maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens and record data to assist scientist in biology or related science experiments. Read more about agricultural technicians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Lincoln, NE
- Average Annual Salary: $34,130
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.41
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 21,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 23,800
- Percent Job Growth: 1.90%
Food Science Technicians
Job Description
Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Read more about food science technicians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Lincoln, NE
- Average Annual Salary: $34,130
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.41
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 21,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 23,800
- Percent Job Growth: 1.90%
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Read more about postsecondary agricultural sciences teachers in our career profile section.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers
Job Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers. Read more about first-line supervisors, managers of animal husbandry and animal care workers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Lincoln, NE
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Annual Salary: $33,400
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.06