Animal Science Introduction
The Associate's Degree in Animal Science at BYU–Idaho opens the door to exciting careers and graduate opportunities in animal health, production, and research! Whether you dream of becoming a veterinarian, managing a ranch, or improving animal nutrition, this program gives you the knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills to make it happen. You’ll dive into hands-on learning built around the seven pillars of animal science:
- Genetics: Discover what makes every animal unique!
- Reproduction: Explore how life begins and thrives.
- Nutrition: Learn to fuel animal health from the inside out.
- Production: Understand how to raise and manage animals sustainably.
- Behavior, Handling, and Welfare: Build trust and care for animals with compassion.
- Health and Disease: Keep animals healthy and strong through science-based care.
- Benefits and Use: See how animals contribute to agriculture and communities worldwide.
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BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries
Graduates from this program typically begin rewarding careers in animal health, nutrition, and livestock operations with starting salaries ranging from $48,000 to $62,000. Your earning potential increases as you advance into specialized roles such as a research scientist or livestock manager within national agricultural and veterinary health companies.
Common Career Paths
You will be prepared for impactful roles in animal production, research assistance, and technical support across the global agricultural industry. This major provides the hands on experience and scientific training necessary to lead in diverse settings from veterinary clinics to large scale ranching operations.
Preparation for Grad School
This degree provides a rigorous academic foundation for students pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or advanced research based master’s and doctoral programs. You will graduate with the specialized knowledge in genetics, physiology, and nutrition required to excel in the nation's most competitive agricultural and animal biology graduate schools.
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