A major in animal sciences prepares graduates for a broad variety of careers. Graduates may be involved in sales and service. Feed, equipment, and veterinary supplies are constantly marketed to the animal industry. A continuous supply of animal products flows from farms to consumers. Employees are needed to buy, sell, process, and inspect the products.
Qualified personnel are in demand for the production of animals and their products.
A few are self-employed, but most work for a producer or company. Graduates are qualified to begin careers in animal industries, related fields of business, government agencies, finance, and education. A minimum of 190 total credit hours. If students plan to obtain a degree in veterinary medicine or a graduate degree, additional science courses are required. If students plan a career in agribusiness, more courses about business and management should be scheduled.