Animal Health
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the study, prevention, and control of diseases in agricultural animal populations. Includes instruction in environmental science, pharmacology, animal population studies, genetics, animal physiology and diet, disease prevention, treatment methodologies, and laboratory and testing procedures.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 121
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $48k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the study, prevention, and control of diseases in agricultural animal populations. Includes instruction in environmental science, pharmacology, animal population studies, genetics, animal physiology and diet, disease prevention, treatment methodologies, and laboratory and testing procedures.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Animal scientists | $79k | +5.8% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$48k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$41k
Bachelor's
$49k
Top colleges for Animal Health
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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