Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter programs prepare individuals to receive, cut, and package animal meat products in commercial establishments and to function as licensed meat cutters/butchers. Includes instruction in product recognition for beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and fancy and smoked meats; retail and wholesale cutting and specialty cuts; packaging and counter display; shop safety; meat sanitation, storage and rotation; quality control; meat handling laws and regulations; and customer service.

Of the 3 Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 67% percent of whom are men and the other 33% percent are women. Did you know that Oklahoma has more students being granted a degree in Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter than any other state? In fact, Oklahoma awarded 3 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter is $33,600.