Animal Science Degree

The animal science program at Sul Ross State University 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 Texas colleges that offer animal science degrees.

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Sul Ross State University

200 Bowser Circle, Terrell, TX

Sul Ross State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alpine, Texas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Sul Ross State University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,200 and out-of-state residents pay $14,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,500 per year. Some students at Sul Ross State University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Sul Ross State University "Lobos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division III)
• Football (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.sulross.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Animal Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sul Ross State University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $53230
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $44700

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