Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, and show horses; and to manage horse farms, stables, tracks and related equipment and operations. Includes instruction in applicable principles of animal science, care, and health; stable and track management; design and operation of facilities and equipment; and related issues such as regulations, business management; and logistics.
- Schools offering
- 35
- Annual completions
- 224
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $49k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, and show horses; and to manage horse farms, stables, tracks and related equipment and operations. Includes instruction in applicable principles of animal science, care, and health; stable and track management; design and operation of facilities and equipment; and related issues such as regulations, business management; and logistics.
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 |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Animal breeders | $52k | +2.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$49k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$43k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 0 | 52 | 52 |
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Feather River Community College District | Quincy, CA | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Delaware Valley University | Doylestown, PA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston, MN | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 9 | 0 | 9 |
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