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Employment Opportunities

An education at MJC opens doors, increases opportunities, and ultimately earnings.  By getting a degree or certificate from MJC you immediately set yourself ahead of 70% of other applicants.

"Employment opportunities for U.S. college graduates with expertise in the food, agricultural, and natural resources system are expected to remain strong during the next five years. We expect slightly more than 52,000 annual job openings for new graduates during 2005-2010, and some 49,300 qualified graduates available each year for these positions." From Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in the U.S. Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resources System 2005-2010, CSREES of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Technical Level
Two Year Degree Occupations:

  • Animal Control Officer
  • Auctioneer
  • Ranch Foreperson
  • Artificial Insemination Technician
  • Boarding Stable Manager
  • Brand Inspector
  • Livestock Grader
  • Dairy Herdsperson
  • Embryo Transfer Technician
  • Feed Mill Operator
  • Livestock Marketing Agent
  • Meat Cutter
  • Animal Health
  • Product Sales Representative
  • Animal Health Technician
  • Livestock Handler

 

Professional Level
Four Year Degree Occupations:

  • Hatchery Manager
  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Animal Science Teacher
  • USDA Inspector
  • Animal Scientist
  • Animal Geneticist
  • Livestock Consultant
  • Fair Manager
  • Feedlot Manager