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#1 #1 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,971
#2 #2 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Each year, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado awards about 16 degrees to students studying Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 770–990 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#3 #3 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, only two majors are offered: Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#4 #4 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD Annually, Mitchell Technical College awards around 45 degrees to students studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Building Construction Technology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#5 #5 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#6 #6 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only one major is offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#7 #7 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 585 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#8 #8 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Typically, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#9 #9 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI At Chippewa Valley Technical College, only three majors are offered: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Metal......view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#10 #10 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Reedley College Reedley, CA At Reedley College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#11 #11 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI At Fox Valley Technical College, only three majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Applied......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#12 #12 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH At Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animal Sciences, General, Agricultural Business and Management, Other, and Turf and Turfgrass Management....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#13 #13 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Merced College Merced, CA At Merced College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. On average, 12 students are awarded a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer annually. view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#14 #14 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA At Indian Hills Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#15 #15 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY At Niagara County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#16 #16 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Sampson Community College Clinton, NC Each year, Sampson Community College awards around 108 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#17 #17 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton, OR Every year, Blue Mountain Community College grants about 116 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#18 #18 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE At Southeast Community College Area, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#19 #19 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC Every year, Wayne Community College grants about 215 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#20 #20 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Victor Valley College Victorville, CA At Victor Valley College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#21 #21 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 423 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#22 #22 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 58 degrees to those studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#23 #23 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Annually, Wilkes Community College awards around 189 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#24 #24 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA At Hawkeye Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#25 #25 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. James Sprunt Community College Kenansville, NC Every year, James Sprunt Community College awards about 114 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#26 #26 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Lassen Community College Susanville, CA At Lassen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Lassen Community College awards 207 degrees annually to graduating Humanities/Humanistic Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#27 #27 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA Annually, Northeast Iowa Community College grants about 102 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#28 #28 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Shasta College Redding, CA At Shasta College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#29 #29 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS Each year, Northwest Mississippi Community College awards about 464 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#30 #30 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Hinds Community College Raymond, MS Each year, Hinds Community College grants around 1505 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Child Care Provider/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#31 #31 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#32 #32 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Aims Community College Greeley, CO Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#33 #33 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#34 #34 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Woodland Community College Woodland, CA Every year, Woodland Community College awards around 411 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#35 #35 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Otero College La Junta, CO At Otero College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#36 #36 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Southwestern Community College Creston, IA At Southwestern Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrician. In fact, Southwestern Community College awards 112 degrees per year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#37 #37 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S. Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA At Walla Walla Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
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About Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production programs prepare individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.

Of the 344 Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, men make up 30% percent and women make up 70% percent of the area of study. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 149 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production is $40,800.

Popularity of Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors include Farmers, Ranchers Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing Forestry Workers . However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production can prepare you for are Farmers, Ranchers Other Agricultural Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing Forestry Workers .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

344

Female Students

242 (70%)

Male Students

102 (29%)

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Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

#1 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

42%

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1,240–1,450

$52,971

#2 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

64%

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770–990

$54,552

#3 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

92%

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#4 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

53%

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930–1,110

$54,552

#5 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

17%

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#6 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

79%

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#7 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

17%

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#9 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

73%

14

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#10 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

99%

14

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#11 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

95%

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#12 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

99%

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1,000–1,200

$54,552

#13 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

68%

12

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#14 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

13%

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#15 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

9%

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#16 Best College for Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production in the U.S.

87%

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