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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 North Carolina 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Poultry Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

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 Farm and Home Management Educators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Poultry Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
23
Female Students
11 (47%)
Male Students
12 (52%)
White (13, 57%)
U.S. Nonresident (5, 22%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 13%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 9%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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