Animal Sciences, General

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

57th
Popular nationwide
95
Search Rank on O's List
87
Colleges offer it
6,170
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
1,168
Women
5,002

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O's Insights on Animal Sciences, General

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 95% of graduates come from public universities.

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