Animal Science

UMass Amherst

The Animal Science Major provides a sound background in the basic sciences to prepare students for a wide range of jobs in agriculture and related biomedical fields. Concentrations will equip students with the skills to make them competitive in the job market after graduation.
CIP Code: 01.0901

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Concentrations

Animal Management | Biotechnology | Equine Science

Possible Career Paths

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Animal Scientists | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.