Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Becker College prepares students to care for horses and equipment, and give them the tools needed to train and manage horses and their riders. Classwork focuses on the horse, teaching the student how to ride and drive horses as well as instruction on health and safety. Program courses include: history of the horse, breeding, development and training, riding technique, track management and equipment maintenance and repair. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Becker College

61 Sever St, Worcester, MA

Becker College is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, MA, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled annually at Becker College.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Becker College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1200 - 1560, or an ACT composite score between 16 - 20. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Becker College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.becker.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Equine Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Becker College offers a bachelor's degree program in equine studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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.

Animal Trainers

Description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal trainers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.1% from 2014 to 2024

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