Animal science schools offer many fields of study and specialties. Some of these include veterinary science, poultry science, marine biology and animal behavior. With the increasing interest in the care for our pets and for animal conservation and protection, interest in animal science colleges is booming.
If you want to go to college to study one of the many animal science specialties, the process starts with selecting one of the many animal science colleges in the United States. You can go to a traditional college or university or even obtain your degree through an online program.
When selecting one of the many animal science schools, things to consider include:
1. Your intended animal science specialty.
2. Ratings and rankings of traditional animal science colleges that offer your specialty.
3. The possibility of obtaining a degree through an online program.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Choose an animal science specialty
Before selecting one of the many colleges with animal science programs, you need to select an animal science specialty that you wish to study. You might want to become a veterinarian or a veterinary technician or you may want to study dairy science, poultry science or animal behavior.
I recommend: Contact the Research Coordinator at
Kansas State University about the seven disciplines offered in their Department of Animal Science and Industry. Get more information about the many specialties of animal science by visiting
The Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences.
Obtain the ratings and rankings of colleges with animal science programs
Consider choosing one of the top schools for animal science for your education. Ratings and rankings of colleges and universities that have animal science programs can come in handy when selecting the appropriate school for you.
I recommend: Look at the
U.S. News and World Report ratings and rankings of the many animal science schools by selecting "Animal Science" on the Majors tab. Select a college or university of interest and obtain its ratings, rankings and additional information from
The Princeton Review. Buy the
Premium Online Edition of U.S. News and World Report's rankings of the top vet colleges. Check out rankings of vet colleges on the
vet school database.
Consider obtaining an animal science degree online
For some people, it makes the most sense to take an online college animal science program. Many online colleges offer animal science programs. Online college animal science programs tend to take less time to complete than traditional programs.
I recommend: Enroll or request information about the veterinary technician program at
Penn Foster College. Request information about the veterinary assistant online program from
Animal Behavior College.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Obtain information about financial aid and the costs for attending college. Animal science programs can have high costs, so make sure you can afford the program that interests you.
- Check out job placement rates and available job assistance at your preferred animal science college. Animal science graduates have many jobs available to them, and schools often help their graduates find jobs.
The official source of Animal Science Colleges is
the Animal Science Colleges page at Business.com
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