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Major Overview for Poultry Science

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Overview for Poultry Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Careers for Poultry Science Majors

A major in Poultry Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Poultry Science

Top 8 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Poultry Science among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
40
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
23
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$12,929
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
17
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$13,417
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
16
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$13,754
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
10
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$14,021
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
6
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,400
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
6
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$14,043
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
2
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.