The study of domestic animals including their nutrition, genetics, breeding, welfare, physiology, and their use in animal production systems. A Department of Animal Sciences degree from Washington State University can take you anywhere you want to go in the world of Animal Sciences. The program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in agriculture, industry, government, teaching, and research. The department is committed to helping you find suitable employment upon graduation.
Jobs are always readily available to well-prepared graduates.
A recent survey of graduates from the department over a 10-year period revealed a wide variety of career pursuits. Among those who responded, only one-half of one percent indicated they were not employed. The average starting salaries from large corporations for U.S. College of Agriculture graduates is typically in the mid 20's. An Animal Sciences student gets hands-on experience while working at the WSU diary production facility. To learn about domestic animals and prepare for a multitude of careers available with an Animal Sciences degree.