Best institutions to study Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Any instructional program in agricultural and domestic animal services not listed above.
3 U.S. institutions graduated 32 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 01.0599, a specialization of Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (CIP 01.05).
About Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs
Any instructional program in agricultural and domestic animal services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services program offers students a comprehensive education in the care and management of agricultural and domestic animals. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in animal services, veterinary science, or related fields. With a focus on practical skills and theoretical knowledge, students are prepared to meet the demands of various animal-related professions.
Students in this program will gain core skills in animal husbandry, health management, and welfare practices. Coursework may include topics related to animal nutrition, behavior, and breeding, providing a well-rounded foundation for working with both agricultural and domestic animals.
Credentials awarded
What Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree19 graduates / yr · 2 institutions59%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year12 graduates / yr · 2 institutions38%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1 graduates / yr · 1 institution3.1%
Graduates over time
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Top 3 institutions for Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamance Community College Graham, NCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 39% | — |
| 2 | York County Community College Wells, MEPublicAssociate's | 8 | 34% | — |
| 3 | Central Wyoming College Riverton, WYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 37% | — |
Offered in 3 states
Where Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | 23 | Alamance Community College23 / yr |
| Maine | 1 | 8 | York County Community College8 / yr |
| Wyoming | 1 | 1 | Central Wyoming College1 / yr |
Other Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services specializations
The 5 other 6-digit CIP codes under Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (CIP 01.05).
- Equestrian/CIP 01.0507
Equine Studies 573 graduates / yr47 institutions - Dog/CIP 01.0504
Pet/ Animal Grooming 408 graduates / yr11 institutions - Animal TrainingCIP 01.0505partial data164 graduates / yr5 institutions
- Taxidermy/CIP 01.0508
Taxidermist limited data12 graduates / yr1 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Farrier Science01.0509
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
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Common questions
What degrees are offered in this program?+
The program offers an Associate's degree, an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year, and an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are three colleges offering the Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services program in the U.S.
What skills will I learn in this program?+
Students will learn skills related to animal husbandry, health management, and welfare practices.
What is the typical number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 32 graduates complete this program each year in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services?+
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services is CIP 01.0599 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (CIP 01.05). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in agricultural and domestic animal services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs?+
3 U.S. institutions reported Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 3 states, awarding 32 credentials in the year. That is 2.7% of all Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates.
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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