Animal Science Degree

The animal science program at Sheridan College prepares students for industrial research in the food and feed industries, drafting agricultural regulations, work as a feed manufacturer, animal breeder, meat packer, consulting firms, and more. The main focus of the program is on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of animal products. Program courses include: animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer animal science degrees.

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Sheridan College

231 W 6th St, Powell, WY

Sitting at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan College boasts one of the most state-of-the-art campuses in Wyoming in the #1 western town in the United States. Our new modern campus villa housing, attention to the arts for a creative economy, delivery of workforce solutions, cutting edge web services, and latest industry equipment set us apart.

Our students who transfer to the University of Wyoming consistently out-perform the average transfer student from all Wyoming community colleges. In addition, we save our transfer students up to $50,000 over other 4 year options.  Learn more about your options with Sheridan today by requesting information from their admissions office via our digital portal or via their site.

Students Enrolled in the Animal Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sheridan College offers an associate's degree program in animal science.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Farm and Ranch Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.

Animal Scientists

Description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.3% from 2014 to 2024

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of animal husbandry and animal care workers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).