How many colleges in Texas offer Animal Science programs?

CampusPin currently lists 80 U.S. colleges and universities in Texas that offer Animal Science programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Animal Science program in Texas?

Among the 50 Animal Science programs listed in Texas, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,864 to $42,380 (median around $6,780). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Animal Science degree lead to?

A Animal Science degree commonly leads to roles such as Animal Scientist, Livestock Production Manager, Animal Nutritionist, Breeding and Genetics Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 animal scientists median $79,120)..

Can I apply to a Animal Science program in Texas with the Common App?

Many Animal Science programs in Texas accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Animal Science colleges in Texas

CampusPin lists 80 U.S. colleges in Texas that offer Animal Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Animal Science studies the breeding, nutrition, and husbandry of agricultural animals and the production and processing of animal products.

Schools in Texas that offer Animal Science

Animal Science programs in Texas: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 80 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

27 / 23

Universities / 2-year

33 / 17

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,864–$42,380

Median in-state tuition

$6,780

Lowest published in-state tuition

Collin County Community College District

$1,864

Most selective

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

23% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Lone Star College System

47,486 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Animal Science program

Animal nutrition and feed formulation
Genetics, breeding, and herd or flock selection
Reproductive physiology and animal reproduction
Livestock husbandry and herd health management
Meat, dairy, and poultry product science
Processing and distribution of agricultural animal products
Anatomy and physiology of agricultural animals
Hands-on farm, lab, and internship experience
Pre-veterinary science preparation

Where a Animal Science degree can lead

Animal Scientist
Livestock Production Manager
Animal Nutritionist
Breeding and Genetics Specialist
Agricultural Extension Agent
Veterinarian (with further graduate study)

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 animal scientists median $79,120).

Animal Science focuses on the scientific principles behind raising agricultural animals and turning their output into food and other products. Students study how cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, and other livestock grow, reproduce, and respond to feed, and they learn the genetics and breeding decisions that shape herds and flocks over generations. Coursework joins core biology and chemistry with applied subjects such as animal nutrition, physiology, reproduction, meat and dairy science, and the husbandry practices that keep animals healthy and productive. This agricultural focus is what sets the field apart from its neighbors. Biology examines living systems broadly, Zoology centers on wild and non-domesticated animals, and Veterinary Technology trains people for clinical care under a veterinarian, while Animal Science keeps its attention on the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products.

Most students enter through a bachelor's program, which is the typical preparation for working as an animal scientist, and the degree blends classroom science with hands-on learning. Expect laboratory work in nutrition and genetics, time at university farms or teaching herds, and practicums or internships on commercial operations, in feed and breeding companies, or in food-processing settings. Graduates work in livestock and dairy production, animal nutrition and feed manufacturing, breeding and genetics firms, extension and agribusiness, and food-quality roles, and many use the major as a pre-veterinary path toward graduate or professional study. If you are aiming at veterinary school, a specific certification, or a regulated production role, verify the exact prerequisites, course sequence, and any credential expectations directly with the program and your state before you enroll.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of animal scientists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $79,120 and projects employment to grow about 5.8% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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