Find your niche in the thriving agriculture industry.
Animal science is a broad field that covers many different aspects of the agriculture industry. In our wide-ranging master’s in animal science program, you can tailor your degree plan to fit your particular interests. Choose from courses that range from beef cattle science, advanced livestock breeding and genetics, and advanced food science to range animal nutrition, agribusiness, ranch and livestock management, and much more.
You will also gain practical experience by conducting high-level research pertinent to producers in our region. Earning your animal science master’s degree will prepare you to start or advance your career in virtually any area of the agriculture industry.
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What Can You Do With an Animal Science Degree?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities in various animal science fields and junior college teaching are expected to show steady growth through 2031, adding thousands of new jobs.
Earning your M.S. in Animal Science will prepare you to start or advance your career in the agriculture industry, various government services, agribusiness or teaching at the junior college level.
Why Earn My Animal Science Master’s Degree at Angelo State?
MIR Center
The centerpiece of our program is the Management, Instruction and Research Center, our 6,000-acre ASU Ranch. We focus on sustainability as we raise cattle, sheep and goats, grow and process feed, and conduct range and wildlife management activities. It’s also where we implement modern agribusiness, management and marketing practices. It’s the perfect place to figure out which area of the agriculture industry is best for you.
Graduate Assistantships
We offer multiple paid graduate assistantship positions each semester. You can gain a more in-depth perspective and valuable experience in all aspects of animal science while you complete your degree, and the stipend can also help offset the already low cost of our program.
Food Safety and Product Development Lab
The FSPD Lab is a research and teaching facility located at the ASU Ranch. It’s where we take meat and food products from the pasture to the plate as animals are harvested and processed, and the resulting products are sold to the public in the ASU Meat Market. You’ll get an up-close look at the production side of the industry, as well as experience in food safety and product marketing.
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Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral degree or certificate/certification, you have access to all the services in our College of Graduate Studies and Research. You’ll find information and resources for everything from registering for classes and writing a thesis – to available graduate/teaching assistantships and graduate research opportunities.
