Anthrozoology
A program of study that combines anthropology and zoology in order to examine the relationship between animals and humans. Includes instruction in animal behavior and communication, animal welfare, animal conservation, animal training, animal-assisted therapy techniques, biology, ethics, and education.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 19
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program of study that combines anthropology and zoology in order to examine the relationship between animals and humans. Includes instruction in animal behavior and communication, animal welfare, animal conservation, animal training, animal-assisted therapy techniques, biology, ethics, and education.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Animal caretakers | $33k | +12.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $78k | +1.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $161k | +3.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Animal trainers | $39k | +5.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Animal scientists | $79k | +5.8% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Anthrozoology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon College | Leesburg, FL | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| East Texas A&M University | Commerce, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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