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#1 #1 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#2 #2 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Each year, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado awards about 16 degrees to students studying Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 770–990 Est. Net Price * $12,148 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#3 #3 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, only two majors are offered: Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,617 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#4 #4 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 45 degrees to students studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Building Construction Technology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,868 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#5 #5 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,601 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#6 #6 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only one major is offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,892 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#7 #7 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 585 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,398 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#8 #8 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Typically, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,093 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#9 #9 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI At Chippewa Valley Technical College, only three majors are offered: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Metal......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,766 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#10 #10 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Reedley College Reedley, CA At Reedley College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,803 Median Starting Salary $54,552
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 918...view more	100	40%	18	1,310 – 1,450	$14,860	$52,971
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Each year, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado awards about 16 degrees to...view more	58	64%	11	770 – 990	$12,148	$54,552
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI view more	N/A	--	14	--	$10,617	$54,552
Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 45 degrees to students...view more	N/A	--	15	--	$12,868	$54,552
Moorpark College Moorpark, CA	N/A	--	32	--	$4,601	$54,552
Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only one...view more	N/A	--	25	--	$5,892	$54,552
College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 585 degrees to students...view more	N/A	--	18	--	$1,398	$54,552
Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one...view more	N/A	--	17	--	$13,093	$54,552
Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI view more	N/A	--	14	--	$10,766	$54,552
Reedley College Reedley, CA At Reedley College, only one major...view more	N/A	--	14	--	$3,803	$54,552

About Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production programs prepare individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.

Of the 344 Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, men make up 30% percent and women make up 70% percent of the area of study. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 149 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production is $40,800.

Popularity of Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors include Farmers, Ranchers Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing Forestry Workers . However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production can prepare you for are Farmers, Ranchers Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing Forestry Workers .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$87,980	9,501	98,750	94,224	-5%
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,330	546	4,018	4,125	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

344

Female Students

242 (70%)

Male Students

102 (29%)

White (221, 64%)

Hispanic or Latino (90, 26%)

Black or African American (10, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (10, 3%)

Two or more races (9, 3%)

Asian (3, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

#1 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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18

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$52,971

#2 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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11

770–990

$12,148

$54,552

#3 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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14

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$10,617

$54,552

#4 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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15

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$12,868

$54,552

#5 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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$4,601

$54,552

#6 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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25

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$5,892

$54,552

#7 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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18

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$1,398

$54,552

#8 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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17

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$13,093

$54,552

#9 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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14

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$10,766

$54,552

#10 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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14

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$3,803

$54,552

About Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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