Animal Services at Merryfield Academy
a smaller institution with 65 students in Oakland Park, FL.
Program Analysis
At $24,819 per year, Animal Services graduates from Merryfield Academy significantly outpace the $15,373 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Animal Services graduates.
The median debt load of $6,333 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.
With only 3 programs offering Animal Services nationally, this is a niche field. Merryfield Academy ranks #1 among them.
Animal Services connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.
Earnings Overview
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Animal Services graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86,350 | +4.1% | 50% |
| Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary | $61,490 | +0.7% | 51% |
| Animal trainers | $38,750 | +5.1% | 90% |
Animal Services Career Guide
Animal Services opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.
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