Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 26,580/year

Location

Starkville, United States

About the program

Our research programs and teaching curriculum mirror current industry practices. As such, we have a large percentage of graduates that work in the industry and allied industry (62% as a current average). However, all graduates have opportunities for employment in the poultry industry.

The Department of Poultry Science at Mississippi State University supports Mississippi’s largest commodity, which has provided 100% placement of our graduates since the first Poultry Science degree was awarded in 1948. A very high percentage of our pre-vet students are accepted into vet school. A baccalaureate degree in Poultry Science is an excellent start to a career.

Career Opportunities

Tremendous job opportunities await college-trained young men and women in today’s highly advanced poultry industry. In practically every phase of the industry, professional-level openings for scientists, mechanical and sales engineers, business persons and technological specialists are waiting to be filled by young people who will devote a little extra time, energy and initiative to getting the job done.

Courses Included

  • Animal Agriculture & Society: Food for Thought
  • Special Topics in Poultry Science
  • Avian Reproduction
  • Management of Commercial Layers
  • Broiler Production

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