Animal Science is the study of the breeding of animals, behaviour and management of animals under the control of human beings. The main objective of this course is to provide practical as well as theoretical knowledge about the management of animals and its behaviour.
An Accredited Animal Science creates a pathway for the students to enrol in Animal Science programs offered by the Colleges/Universities which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The organizations that accredit Animal Science schools and programs are listed below
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education (AVMA).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The subjects that are taught to Animal Science students are Animal nutrition, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Parasitology and Cattle Management and many more.
Associate’s degree in Animal Science requires 60-70 college credits and takes 2 years to complete.
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science requires 100-120 college credits and requires 4 years to complete.
Master’s degree in Animal Science requires 40-50 college credits and it requires around 2 years to complete.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Animal Science program. The candidate should have a high school diploma with a minimum of 2.0-3.0 GPA or more.
With a degree in Animal Science, a student will have a deeper knowledge about the breeding of animals, management, and behaviour of animals. The students also gain a detailed knowledge about the health conditions of various animals.
Manhattan, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,497
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,481
Total Programs in Animal Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Birmingham, Alabama
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,465
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,833
Total Programs in Animal Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Arkansas City, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,604
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,604
Total Programs in Animal Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Muncie, Indiana
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditations: JRCERT
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,871
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,671
Total Programs in Animal Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Ithaca, New York
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,697
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,030
Total Programs in Animal Science (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditations: AVMA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,284
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,899
Total Programs in Animal Science (2)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Murray, Kentucky
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,184
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,295
Total Programs in Animal Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Institution Type: Public
Animal Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,116
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,383
Total Programs in Animal Science (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program