Agribusiness: Animal Science

Degree: BS Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Department
Agriculture
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Turn your passion for animals into a career: you’ll do that here.

Agribusiness is a challenging, rewarding, multi-faceted industry. From large multinational corporations to emerging food manufacturing and input supply firms, there is a strong demand by agribusiness firms for more and better employees trained in both management and the agricultural sciences.

Agribusiness: Animal Science majors take a variety of business-related courses such as accounting, management, marketing, sales, and finance while focusing on option-specific courses like animal reproduction, animal breed improvement, animal diseases, nutrition, horse science, and beef production.

What You’ll Do

As an agribusiness: animal science major at Southeast, you’ll gain real-world learning experience including many opportunities outside the classroom, including:

  • Business-related courses, so you’re knowledgeable about the agriculture and management sides of business.
  • Earn valuable professional experience by completing an internship or research project.
  • Use technology ranging from natural systems to artificial insemination.
  • Plan for the safe and efficient future use of our animals, land, and natural resources.

What Can You Do with an Animal Science Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Options for Graduates

  • Agriculture Sales Representative
  • Extension Agent
  • Farm Manager
  • Loan Officer
  • Operations Manager
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Research Technician
  • USDA Meat Grader
  • Cattle or Grain Merchandiser
  • Reproduction Specialist
  • Breed Association Marketing
  • Therapeutic Riding Trainer
  • Feed Lot Manager

Agribusiness: Animal Science (BS) Degree Map

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Outcomes & Careers

  • $75k  

    Farmer, Rancher, and Other Agricultural Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a farmer, rancher, and other agricultural manager is $75,760.   

  • $74k  

    Agricultural and Food Scientists

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an agricultural and food scientist is $74,940.

  • $50k  

    Biological Technicians

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an biological technicians $49,650.

What You'll Study

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As an animal science major, you’ll be in a high demand field, not just to produce food, but also to package, transport, market, regulate, and finance it. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, the General Education program, and 39 senior division hours (300-599).

What will it cost?

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

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Paying for College

Your hard work can pay off big because the Department of Agriculture offers about $650,000 in scholarships to students.

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  • an animal science major holds a baby goat while she gets ready to apply an ear tag
  • an animal science degree major brushes a horse's back
  • a pair of animal science bachelors degree students work with the model of a cow's backside practicing artificial insemination

Hands-on Learning

There’s no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty, and you’ll do just that at SEMO. From digging in the dirt at our greenhouse to working with animals at the Agriculture Research Center, you’ll get real-world experience from day one.

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(573) 651-2106
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Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 6100
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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