This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 74% (64) of the Companion, Animal, & Equine Science graduates from December 2018 – August 2021. The three-year average salary in this concentration is $29,634 (7).

Employers and Positions

• Abbott - Quality Control Technician
• Abell Animal Hospital - Kennel Assistant
• AmeriCorps - Teacher
• ASPCA - Client Service Associate
• Care Animal Hospital - Receptionist
• Champaign County Humane Society - Adoption Staff
• Champaign County Humane Society - Medical Lab Technician
• Charles River Laboratories - Animal Care Technician (2)
• Covance - Study Technician Animal Operations
• Danada Equestrian Center - Equestrian Program Assistant
• Dogtopia - Shift Lead
• Forest Trails Stable - Assistant Barn Manager
• Grand Prairie Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician
• Illinois Army National Guard - HR Specialist
• Illinois High School - Science Lab Paraeducator
• M&L Stables/L&M Show Stables, LLC - Barn Manager and Natural Horsemanship Instructor
• Martin Family Farms - Team Lead in Training
• Med Vet - Critical Care Veterinary Technician Assistant
• Miller Park Zoo - Zookeeper
• Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - Nutrition Laboratory Intern
• PAWS Chicago - Community Outreach Assistant (2)
• PAWS Chicago - Summer Intern
• PetPlan North America - Insurance Agent
• Rush University Medical Center - Animal Care Technician
• The Dog Den - Doggy Daycare Attendant
• The University of Illinois - Research Assistant
• United Animal Health - Laboratory Associate
• V3Companies - Field Technician
• Institution and Areas of Study
• Cornell University - MS in Animal Sciences
• Florida Atlantic University - MS in Biological Sciences
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS Agricultural Education
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS ALEC (2)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Animal Science (6)

This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 78% (155) of the Science, Pre-Veterinary, & Medical graduates from December 2018 – August 2021. The three-year average salary in this concentration is $33, 609 (11).

Employers and Positions

• A & E Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
• All About Animals Pet Clinic - Veterinary Assistant
• Animal Hospital at the Crossing - Veterinary Assistant (2)
• Animal Medical Center of Chicago - Veterinary Assistant
• Animal medical center of mid America - Vet assistant
• AXIS Capital - Underwriting Assistant
• Banfield Pet Hospital - Client Service Coordinator
• Banfield Pet Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
• Bureau Valley Veterinary Service Ltd. - Veterinary Assistant
• Campus Crusade for Christ - Intern
• Carle Foundation Hospital - Phlebotomist
• Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Certified Nursing Assistant
• Caterpillar - Quality Supervisor
• CentralStar Cooperative - Research Associate
• Champaign County Humane Society - Lead Humane Educator and Humane Investigator
• Champaign County Humane Society - Medical Care Staff
• Charles River Laboratories - Farm Technician
• Charles River Laboratories - Research Technician - Infusion
• Chicago Zoological Society - Seasonal Keeper
• Companion Animal Hospital Partners LLC - Veterinary Assistant
• Covance - Study Technician Animal Operations
• Cunningham Township Supervisor's Office - Social Services Program Director
• Dining Hall - Student Worker
• GreenTree Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
• Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital - Customer Service Representative
• Hobson Valley Animal Clinic - Veterinary Assistant
• Humane Indiana - Veterinary Lab Assistant
• Idexx Laboratory - Medical Technologist
• Illinois Natural History Survey - Academic Laboratory Technician
• Illinois Natural History Survey - Field Technician
• Kauai Vet Clinic - Vet Assistant
• Kohn Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician
• Lab Corp Drug Development - Study Technician
• Lake Forest Kennel Club - Kennel Technician
• Lincolnshire Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
• Loving Paws Pet Clinic - Veterinary Assistant (3)
• MedVet - Nursing Technician Assistant
• MedVet Chicago - Neurology Veterinary Assistant
• Northwestern Medicine - Clinical Research Coordinator
• Northwestern Medicine - Clinical Research Medical Tech
• Northwestern University - Animal health technician
• Oswego Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician Assistant
• Peace Corps - Health Educator Volunteer
• Ruff Dayz Doggie DayCare and Boarding - Behavior Specialist
• RVS - Assistant
• Scovill Zoo - Zookeeper
• Secureone Security Services - Compliance Officer
• The Hershey Company - Retail Sales Representative
• Tradehouse Investment Group - Foreign Exchange Trader
• Ulta Beauty - Retail Sales Manager
• University of Illinois - Academic Hourly Research Assistant
• University of Illinois - Lab Animal Caretaker - Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• University of Wisconsin Madison - Animal Research Technician
• Van Roekel & Assoc. Inc. - Veterinary Assistant
• VCA Laguna Niguel Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
• Victoria's Secret - Sales Support Generalist
• West Loop Veterinary Care - Hospital Attendant
• Wildlife Prairie Park - Animal Keeper
• Williamsfield Veterinary Services - Vet Assistant

Institution and Areas of Study

• College of Charleston - MS Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Georgetown University - MS in Physiology
• Kansas State University - DVM Program
• Lincoln Memorial University-CVM - DVM Program
• Midwestern University - DVM Program
• Midwestern University - DPT
• Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine - DVM Program
• Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - MS Public Health Epidemiology
• Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - MD
• St. George's University - DVM Program
• St. John's College of Nursing - MENP
• The Ohio University - DVM Program
• Tufts University - MS Conservation Science
• University of California San Diego - PhD Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
• University of Florida - Veterinary Forensic Sciences
• University of Glasgow - DVM Program (5)
• University of Glasgow - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
• University of Illinois at Chicago - MS Nursing
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS Ag Leadership
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS Animal Science (17)
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Master's in poultry nutrition
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - PSM in food animal production
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - DVM Program (17)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Nutritional Sciences
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MHRIR
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Technology Management
• University of Miami - Masters of Professional Science in Marine Conservation
• University of Minnesota - DVM Program (3)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison - DVM Program

This information is summarized from data collected via ACES Graduate Destination Survey and represents 77% (33) of the Technology & Management + Food Animal Production graduates from December 2018 – August 2021. The three-year average salary in this concentration is $52,500 (4).

Employers and Positions

• AmeriCorps - Water Educator
• Cargill - Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Associate
• Cargill - Operations Management Associate (2)
• Duke Animal Hospital - Receptionist
• Israel Defense Forces - Soldier
• Loving Paws Pet Clinic - Veterinary Assistant
• Prairie Ridge Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician
• TBHC Delivers - Account Manager
• The Equity - Undetermined
• Water Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC - Lab Technician

Institution and Areas of Study

• Iowa State University - MS Animal Science
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Master Ag Education
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS ALEC (2)
• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - MS Animal Science (8)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MS Nutritional Sciences
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PSM in Agricultural Production
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PSM Animal Production