Agriculture, Zoology and Environment Job Search

While many of the job opportunities in agriculture, zoology and environment aren't quite as visible as say jobs in business, there are still plenty of lucrative job opportunities for those with the requisite education, qualifications and drive. Agriculture, zoology and environment jobs are diverse. Farmer, rancher, animal care giver, food scientist and teacher are just a few of the many positions these professionsals fill. They work in private industry, research centers at universities, the federal government, and some run their own successful business ventures.

Through 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that employment opportunities for agriculture and food scientists will grow by rought 9 percent. During the same period employment of environmental scientists and zoology professionals is projected to grow by 15% and 5%, respectively.

Job growth among agriculture and food scientists is expected to be driven by a growing demand for new and improve food products and a greater need for food quality and safety measures. Food scientists will also be need to support increased agriculture output. As human populations increase, more zoologists will be employed to study, evaluation and address the impact on wildlife, ecosystems and animal habitats. Increase population growth will also spur demand for environmental specialist that can address the hazards to the environment.

Over the next decade agricultural and food scientists, zoologists and environmental specialists should have good job opportunities. In addition to new jobs, many older jobs will need to be filled as professionals retire, change careers or move into supervisory positions.

Median Pay (2012)	$58,610 per year ($30/hr)
Entry-Level Education Requirements	Bachelor's Degree
On-the-job Training Required	None
Number of Jobs Nationwide (2012)	38,500
Projected Job Growth (2012-22)	9% (average)
Employment Change (2012-22)	3,600

Median Pay (2012)	$58,700 per year ($31/hr)
Entry-Level Education Requirements	Bachelor's Degree
On-the-job Training Required	None
Number of Jobs Nationwide (2012)	20,100
Projected Job Growth (2012-22)	5% (slower than average)
Employment Change (2012-22)	1,000

Median Pay (2012)	$63,670 per year ($31/hr)
Entry-Level Education Requirements	Bachelor's Degree
On-the-job Training Required	None
Number of Jobs Nationwide (2012)	90,000
Projected Job Growth (2012-22)	15% (faster than average)
Employment Change (2012-22)	13,500

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