Graduates of our programs pursue exciting careers in:

• Animal Science: Prepare for rewarding careers in animal health, nutrition, genetics, production management, and biotechnology. Graduates work in livestock, dairy, poultry, equine, and companion animal industries as production managers, nutrition consultants, animal welfare specialists, and technical service professionals. Others pursue opportunities in veterinary medicine, food safety, research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government agencies focused on agriculture and public health.
• Equine Science and Management: Turn your passion for horses into a dynamic career in the equine industry. Graduates excel in equine facility management, training and instruction, breeding and reproduction, equine nutrition, sales, and event management. Career opportunities span horse farms, boarding and training facilities, equestrian competition organizations, therapeutic riding programs, and the broader equine business sector, with many alumni advancing into leadership and entrepreneurial roles.
• Veterinary and Animal Health Sciences: Build a strong foundation for careers in veterinary medicine, laboratory animal care, animal rehabilitation, and diagnostic sciences. Graduates continue to veterinary or graduate school or work in clinics, hospitals, animal health companies, and research institutions dedicated to improving animal and human health.
• Animal Biotechnology and Research: Enter fast-growing fields focused on genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and animal reproduction. Graduates contribute to innovations in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, university research programs, and government laboratories working to improve animal health, food production, and sustainability.
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Support safe and sustainable food systems through careers in meat, milk, and egg inspection, food processing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Graduates work with food companies, government agencies, and agricultural organizations to ensure product quality and consumer safety.
• Agribusiness and Industry Leadership: Launch careers in agricultural sales, marketing, communications, technical services, and supply chain management. Alumni work with feed, animal health, equipment, and service companies, helping producers improve efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability while advancing into management and leadership positions.
• Education, Extension, and Community Outreach: Inspire the next generation and support agricultural communities through careers in Cooperative Extension, education, outreach, and youth development. Graduates work with schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to advance agricultural literacy, animal care, and community engagement.
• Entrepreneurship: Many graduates build successful businesses in animal production, equine services, breeding, training, boarding, pet care, consulting, and agricultural enterprises, combining hands-on expertise with innovation and leadership.