The knowledge of equine science combined with legal principles and marketing, business, and communication strategies gained from a major in Animal Sciences - Race Track Industry in the Business Path forms a valuable career foundation. Business Path graduates may work in marketing, public relations, sales, management, or finance in the race track industry.
Potential Career Areas:
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Management
- Human resources
- Accounting
- Gaming operations
- Scouting
- Consulting
Sample Employers:
- Racetracks
- Gaming organizations
- Equestrian centers
- Stables
- Horse breeders
- Horse shows
- Consulting firms
- Marketing firms
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Fundraising Manager
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$49,700 - $91,800
|
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Public Relations Representative
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$26,000 - $80,000
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Gaming Manager
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$40,700 - $67,000
|
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Budget Analyst
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$44,900 - $68,200
|
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Racetrack Announcer
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$15,000 - $50,000
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Racing Secretary
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$30,000 - $150,000
|
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Athletic Scout
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$16,400 - $28,300
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Marketing Specialist
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$33,300 - $60,600
|
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Human Resources Specialist
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$29,100 - $52,700
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Sports Reporter
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$20,000 - $34,500
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Racing Judge
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$100 - $750/day
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).