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About Animal Sciences, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing.

Of the 6,775 Animal Sciences, General degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 17% percent and women make up 83% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Texas has more students being awarded a degree in Animal Sciences, General than any other state? In fact, Texas awarded 989 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences, General is $35,800.

Popularity of Animal Sciences, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Animal Sciences, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Animal Sciences, General majors include Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Animal Scientists. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Animal Sciences, General can prepare you for are Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers and Agricultural Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal Sciences, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animal Sciences, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
6,775
Female Students
5,605 (82%)
Male Students
1,170 (17%)
White (4,545, 67%)
Hispanic or Latino (1,180, 17%)
Black or African American (316, 5%)
Two or more races (274, 4%)
Asian (247, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (101, 1%)
U.S. Nonresident (70, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (38, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (4, <1%)

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