by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 12 degrees and certificates in Taxidermy/Taxidermist. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 92% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $25,658 one year after completing, rising to $34,216 after four years.
Studying Taxidermy/Taxidermist involves the study of Taxidermy/taxidermist. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Reproduce Life-Like Three-Dimensional Representations Of Living Animals For Permanent Display Using Elements Of The Deceased Specimen(S) As Well As Artificial Materials, And To Manage Taxidermy Services And Businesses. Includes Instruction In Specimen Grading And Selection, Caping And Fleshing, Preservation Procedures, Tanning, Drying, Measurements, Form And Armature Construction, Carpentry And Woodworking, Molding And Casting, Drawing, Sculptural Techniques, Painting And Finishing Techniques, Basic Business Operations, Customer Communications, And Applicable Laws And Regulations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, taxidermy/taxidermist draws strong interest, with 12 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award taxidermy/taxidermist degrees, an average of 12 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 12.
By level, the 12 awards include 1 certificates and 11 master’s degrees.
Women earned 67% of taxidermy/taxidermist degrees and certificates in the latest year (8 of 12). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8) and American Indian or Alaska Native (3).
How long a taxidermy/taxidermist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 11 |
Taxidermy/Taxidermist has 4 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 1,205 degrees a year; the largest are Equestrian/Equine Studies (601), Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming (408) and Animal Training (164). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 601 |
| Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming | 408 |
| Animal Training | 164 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other | 32 |
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