Poultry Science Major

Poultry meat has grown in popularity over the last few decades, and this growing industry shows no sign of slowing down. The Poultry Science degree will prepare you to enter this industry, providing in-depth study of scientific principles important in the production, processing and marketing of poultry and poultry products. The curriculum is designed with academic and hands-on learning to ensure that as a graduate, you are prepared to manage people and resources vital to this important food industry. As a Poultry student, you should also expect to develop creative thinking skills that will allow you to develop solutions for complex real world problems.

Applied Poultry Management

This concentration satisfies all the requirements for a minor in Agribusiness and will prepare you to enter into all areas of the poultry industry with the knowledge necessary to be successful.

What career opportunities are available?

There are several career opportunities in this field, including:

• Feed Mill Manager – median annual salary of $95,549
• Hatchery Manager - median annual salary of $64,170
• Broiler Service Technician - median annual salary of $43,380
• Poultry Processing Supervisor - median annual salary of $64,427

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Food Science

This concentration combines food science with poultry production to explore how animal-based foods are processed, preserved, and evaluated for quality and safety, preparing students for careers throughout the food industry.

What career opportunities are available?

There are several career opportunities in this field, including:

• Product Development Scientist - median annual salary of $82,657
• Agricultural and Food Scientist - median annual salary of $78,770
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist - median annual salary of $71,279
• Food Science Technician - median annual salary of $49,430

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Science and Pre-Veterinary Science

This path allows you to earn your bachelor's degree in poultry science while providing the strong pre-vet background you'll need to succeed in veterinary school or other graduate programs.

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