Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Emory and Henry 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 Virginia colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Emory and Henry College

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Emory and Henry College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Emory, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 980 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Emory and Henry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Emory and Henry College. Scores in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1296 to 1676 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Emory and Henry College "Wasps" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ehc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Equine Studies Program

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

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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

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $25170

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