Minor

Animal Science, Minor

Minor in Animal Science

The online Minor in Animal Science is designed to provide students with an interest in careers associated with livestock, poultry, meat, and companion animal industries additional coursework in the area of animal science.

Total Credits

$268

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNL

The core curriculum gives students a balanced education in animal science, biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, communications, humanities and social sciences.

This online minor provides an option for students pursuing the online Bachelor of Science in Applied Science or who are currently enrolled in such programs as Agribusiness, Fisheries and Wildlife, Biology, and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, creates opportunities for the state of Nebraska. It ranks consistently in the top tier of national research universities.

Students learn from faculty who create new knowledge, develop one-to-one connections with students and foster a sense of community. UNL is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Learning at UNL

Career Outlook

A minor in animal science will complement several areas of study that experience high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Veterinary Science field is projected to grow 15% by 2030 in the U.S., much faster than the average for all occupations.

Career paths include:

Animal caretaker
Breeding
Feed nutritionist
Animal training
Livestock management
Veterinary science positions
Veterinary medicine
Farming and agriculture
Fisheries and wildlife
Food safety

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$268	$859
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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Transfer Credits

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