Animals and Science Degrees

Agribusiness is an important field because ag-related industry, from farming and livestock to food production and human nutrition, encompasses a significant portion of careers worldwide.

An Agribusiness emphasis provides in-depth, technical education in agricultural economics and business management. It is designed to provide basic knowledge of business concepts and approaches.

Students can also earn a dual degree (meaning students graduate with two separate degrees) in agribusiness and agricultural systems technology. There is also a composite degree offered by the ASTE Department.

USU is the only university in the state where students can get a degree in agricultural communication. There is a high demand for communication professionals with knowledge and background in agriculture because the agriculture-related industry, from farmi...

Learn the differences between cash and accrual accounting, understand finance, risk and leveraging principles to prepare for a career in banking, ag credit or other financial positions.

This emphasis provides a broad understanding of the production processes in agriculture, with a depth of understanding related to using machinery. Students take courses in agricultural mechanics, animal science, natural resources, plant science, and soil ...

Become proficient at analyzing prices, forecasting, and managing market risk. Understand market segmentation and the difference between marketing commodities and selling products.

This emphasis provides a clear degree path for students who wish to efficiently operate a crop or livestock production operation. In addition to the core requirements of this major, which include classes in agribusiness and technology.

In this emphasis, students learn the application of scientific and engineering principles to the production of materials by animals to provide goods and services. Topics of study include quantitative trait mapping, genetic manipulation, and cloning.

The combined training provided in this degree program is highly sought after by a range of employers in the public and private sectors. Applied Economics majors focus on analyzing and solving problems associated with the production, distribution, and cons...

In this emphasis, students learn the application of scientific and engineering principles to the production of materials by animals to provide goods and services. Topics of study include quantitative trait mapping, genetic manipulation, and cloning.

Gain a solid understanding of biological sciences while you learn to leverage ecological principles to maintain healthy ecosystems and restore forests, rangelands, wildlands, and grasslands that have been damaged over time.

Prepares students for careers like managing equine events, running breeding farms, writing for equine publications, working for breed associations, and working for feed and pharmaceutical companies that deal with equine health.

Gain skills in accounting, finance, management, marketing and risk analysis to be able to own or manage an agriculture production enterprise or firm. Supplement the applied economic training with additional College of Agriculture and Natural Resources cou...

Study the ecology, management, restoration, and protection of freshwater fish populations and their habitats in one of the few programs in the state, providing access to fieldwork in a range of aquatic ecosystems

At the heart of the FAME program is a deep exploration of how aquatic ecosystems work, how they respond to natural and human-driven changes, and how they support biodiversity and societal wellbeing. In this major, students explore the biological, chemical...

Combine foreign language skills with business and agricultural knowledge in the only program of its kind in the state. Gain the leadership skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the global marketplace as you study the social, political, and cultural di...

Study the physical, chemical, and biological processes associated with managing and restoring rivers, streams, and lakes in a department that is nationally ranked for its research as you gain hands-on experience in the field.

Whether you’re managing a family-owned ranch or working in large-scale operations, this degree equips you with essential skills in applied economics, livestock management, and resource stewardship. Ranching in the Intermountain West—particularly on public...

In this emphasis students will cover topics such as animal biology, management, and disease. Leads to career opportunities in veterinary medicine, life science research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical testing laboratories.

Study with nationally renowned faculty and gain hands-on experience in fieldwork and research of the ecology, behavior, conservation, and management of wildlife populations as you focus on current issues and concerns in natural resources.