It is also possible to pursue a career as a veterinarian through an option in the food science curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in veterinary school to work towards an undergraduate degree while completing the pre-veterinary (pre-vet) required curriculum. The veterinary school acceptance rate for food science majors is very competitive compared to the acceptance rate for all pre-vet disciplines. But students with food science backgrounds and degrees who do not get accepted in veterinary school still have great job opportunities making $45,000 to $55,000 a year to start, with room for rapid advancement. Such an annual income and opportunities may not be available to students who graduate from other programs with pre-vet curriculums.