Animal Science

About the Program

Prepare for your career in the agriculture industry with this wide-ranging degree program. This is also the recommended major if you’re interested in going to veterinary school.
Gain hands-on experience and conduct research at our 6,000-acre ranch. You can also join one or more of our student organizations, like the Block and Bridle Club, and try out for our intercollegiate judging teams.

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Earning your ASU degree will open doors for you in several areas of the agriculture industry. The practical experience you gain will also give you an advantage when it comes to applying for jobs or graduate school.

Our graduates work in livestock production, ranch and feedlot management, as county extension agents, in the meat and food industry, and in many other fields. We’ve also had graduates accepted to veterinary schools across the country.

A Minor in Animal Science is also available.

Program Faculty

Our award-winning faculty are also industry professionals ready to teach you the latest trends and techniques. You’ll also have the chance to work with them on research projects. Our small lab sizes mean you really get to know your professors, and you can always visit with them during their office hours.

Career Opportunities

Start your career as soon as you graduate. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities in animal science fields are expected to show steady growth through 2028.

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Almost all of my professors have current hands on projects in their field that help you understand the real world side of the agriculture industry.” Jaelynn Page, Class of 2021, is majoring in agriculture science and leadership </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “In the Ag Department, there’s a lot more hands-on learning than most universities because of the smaller class sizes. You’re actually getting to interact and do things with the animals, do things on the ranch.” <a href="/iamangelo/trevor.php">Trevor Schwartz</a>, Agribusiness </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Cody Scott is a great professor and really made it a point to make sure we were understanding the material, even if the scientific name was hard to pronounce!” Hannah Hoelscher, Class of 2017, B.S. in Animal Science </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Mr. Corey Owens is such an asset within the Agriculture Department. Not only is he knowledgeable in the classes he teaches, he also goes out of his way to develop personal relationships with his students.” Jaelynn Page, Agricultural Science and Leadership </blockquote>