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#1

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

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$54,740
#2

#2 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$53,834
#3

#3 Best College for Poultry Science 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

5

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$52,971
#4

#4 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, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$52,745
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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, 172 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 Arkansas 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 Farm and Home Management Educators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Poultry Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Poultry Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
24
Female Students
12 (50%)
Male Students
12 (50%)

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