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#1 #1 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $52,745
#2 #2 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $54,740
#3 #3 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $55,096
#4 #4 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 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 17 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#5 #5 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,480 Median Starting Salary $50,822
#6 #6 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $53,834
#7 #7 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,498 Median Starting Salary $54,126
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	100	63%	68	1,160 - 1,390	$21,610	$52,745
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students...view more	66	72%	18	1,080 - 1,290	$17,475	$54,740
Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	65	50%	18	1,220 - 1,400	$24,524	$55,096
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	60	40%	17	1,310 - 1,450	$14,860	$52,971
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students...view more	60	76%	15	1,090 - 1,350	$16,480	$50,822
University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	51	37%	15	1,180 - 1,410	$16,303	$53,834
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to...view more	0	89%	1	980 - 1,180	$15,498	$54,126

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About Poultry Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Students who are passionate about Poultry Science can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 200 students are granted some level of degree in Poultry Science around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Poultry Science in Texas than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Poultry Science is $35,800.

Popularity of Poultry Science Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying job for Poultry Science majors is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Poultry Science can prepare you for is Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Poultry Science majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,260	123	1,555	1,617	4%
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$83,770	18,559	192,886	184,045	-5%
Animal Scientists	$70,140	119	1,668	1,728	4%
Farm and Home Management Educators	$59,770	220	2,667	2,612	-2%
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$57,320	754	5,546	5,693	3%
Agricultural Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians	$43,180	540	3,801	3,974	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Poultry Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

152

Female Students

92 (60%)

Male Students

60 (39%)

White (127, 84%)

Hispanic or Latino (14, 9%)

Two or more races (5, 3%)

Black or African American (3, 2%)

U.S. Nonresident (2, 1%)

Asian (1, 1%)

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

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

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX

63%

68

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$52,745

#2 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR

72%

18

1,080–1,290

$17,475

$54,740

#3 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL

50%

18

1,220–1,400

$24,524

$55,096

#4 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC

40%

17

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$52,971

#5 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS

76%

15

1,090–1,350

$16,480

$50,822

#6 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

University of GeorgiaAthens, GA

37%

15

1,180–1,410

$16,303

$53,834

#7 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX

89%

1

980–1,180

$15,498

$54,126

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Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX