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#1

#1 Best College for Animal Health in the U.S.

Murray State University
Murray, KY

At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$53,716

#2

#2 Best College for Animal Health in the U.S.

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Annually, Morehead State University grants about 89 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

970–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$52,327

#3

#3 Best College for Animal Health in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,260–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$53,834

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About 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.

Those who are interested in Animal Health can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 230 students earn a some level of degree in Animal Health around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Animal Health in the state of Kentucky than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Animal Health is $35,800.

Popularity of Animal Health Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Animal Health degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Animal Health majors is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Animal Health can prepare you for is Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal Health majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Animal Health majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
93
Female Students
83 (89%)
Male Students
10 (10%)

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