Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, animal nutrition graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,272, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,010. The median grad salary is $47,140.
Animal Nutrition graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in animal nutrition is $27,997, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,017.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
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