Natural Sciences Managers
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Average Annual Salary: $128,800
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Energy, Natural Resources & Agriculture
Help feed the world, provide utilities, care for animals or help conserve the environment for generations to come.
A career pathway in agriculture, energy, and natural resources prepares you to help people and the planet. Explore jobs like growing food, protecting animals and the environment, or creating clean energy from the sun and wind. Take your career outdoors or to the lab and make the world a better place for the future!
Energy in South Central Kentucky
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Your future starts here. Explore in-demand careers across South Central Kentucky and find the path that’s right for you.
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- Associate’s Degree Jobs for you Average Salary Range
- Bachelor’s Degree & Beyond Jobs for you Average Salary Range
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Veterinarians
Minimum Required Education: Doctoral Degree
Average Annual Salary: $97,900
Food Scientists and Technologists
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Average Annual Salary: $81,800
Food Science Technicians
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree
Average Annual Salary: $57,300
Agricultural Technicians
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree
Average Annual Salary: $54,600
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Training Program
Average Annual Salary: $45,400
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma + Training Program
Average Annual Salary: $52,600
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree
Average Annual Salary: $35,100
Farmworkers and Laborers
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma
Average Annual Salary: $33,600
Veterinary Assistants
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma
Average Annual Salary: $45,400
Resources
Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational certifications. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.
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