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#1

#1 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,160–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,610

Median Starting Salary

$52,745

#2

#2 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,475

Median Starting Salary

$54,740

#3

#3 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$24,524

Median Starting Salary

$55,096

#4

#4 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 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

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$52,971

#5

#5 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 326 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,090–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$16,480

Median Starting Salary

$50,822

#6

#6 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,180–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$16,303

Median Starting Salary

$53,834

#7

#7 Best College for Poultry Science in the U.S.

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,498

Median Starting Salary

$54,126

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Poultry Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Students who are passionate about Poultry Science can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 200 students are granted some level of degree in Poultry Science around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Poultry Science in Texas than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Poultry Science is $35,800.

Popularity of Poultry Science Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Poultry Science majors is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Poultry Science can prepare you for is Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Poultry Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
152
Female Students
92 (60%)
Male Students
60 (39%)

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