Graduates with degrees in Animal & Nutritional Sciences receive a broad background of practical knowledge that prepares them for careers in animal science, breeding, nutrition, production, or admission to professional schools of veterinary or human medicine, pharmacy or dentistry. Some career options for graduates from this program include:

• Veterinary School
• Medical School
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Extension
• Animal, Food and Agriculture Industries
• Production Agriculture
• Large-scale Production Manager
• Breeding/Nutrition Consultant

Graduates from the Animal & Nutritional Sciences program have found employment with companies and agencies such as USDA, FDA, ConAgra, Cargill, Tyson Foods, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, Milan Pharmaceuticals, WV Department of Agriculture, and others.

Graduate School Options
Many students from this program choose to attend graduate or professional schools in veterinary medicine, human medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other fields. Students have been admitted to graduate school in institutions such as Ohio State, Penn State, Tuskegee, Auburn, Texas A & M, and Georgia University.

Starting Salaries
B.S./M.S. $23-40K
Professional $40-80K