Taxidermy/Taxidermist

Taxidermy/Taxidermist programs prepare 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.

Students studying Taxidermy/Taxidermist can advance up to a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. On average, 100% percent of men and 0% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Taxidermy/Taxidermist is has the largest number of granted degrees in North Carolina. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Taxidermy/Taxidermist is $40,800.