by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 43 U.S. colleges awarded 485 degrees and certificates in Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 36% of graduates. College Factual ranks 17 schools in its 2027 Best Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $38,195 one year after completing, rising to $50,144 after four years.
A major in Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management involves the study of Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage The Selection, Breeding, Care, And Maintenance Of Work, Athletic, And Show Horses; And To Manage Horse Farms, Stables, Tracks And Related Equipment And Operations. Includes Instruction In Applicable Principles Of Animal Science, Care, And Health; Stable And Track Management; Design And Operation Of Facilities And Equipment; And Related Issues Such As Regulations, Business Management; And Logistics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, horse husbandry/equine science & management is a widely-pursued major, with 485 degrees awarded annually. 43 colleges award horse husbandry/equine science & management degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 52.
By level, the 485 awards include 77 certificates, 99 associate degrees, 131 bachelor’s degrees and 173 master’s degrees.
Women earned 87% of horse husbandry/equine science & management degrees and certificates in the latest year (421 of 485). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (380) and Hispanic or Latino (52), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 17 schools in its 2027 Best Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees and 5 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks horse husbandry/equine science & management schools within 6 states. In all, 43 colleges offer horse husbandry/equine science & management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common horse husbandry/equine science & management credential is the master’s degree: 173 of the 485 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to horse husbandry/equine science & management call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long a horse husbandry/equine science & management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 77 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 99 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 131 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 173 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to horse husbandry/equine science & management, at 53.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 53.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.7% |
| Some college courses | 0.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management, with an average median salary of $58,778; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Instructor, Feed Advisor, Youth Development Agent and Extension Service Specialist.
The occupation related to horse husbandry/equine science & management with the most projected jobs is Farm and Home Management Educators, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 231,384 | 14.7% |
| Animal Breeders | 118,381 | 1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 33,611 | -0.6% |
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management graduates earn a median $38,195 one year after completing their program, $50,144 after four years and $47,551 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,195 |
| 4 years | $50,144 |
| 5 years | $47,551 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to horse husbandry/equine science & management, with a median salary of $84,680.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Animal Breeders | $49,553 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science & Management has 7 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 3,337 degrees a year; the largest are Agricultural Production Operations, General (970), Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production (862) and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (774). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 970 |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | 862 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 774 |
| Crop Production | 526 |
| Aquaculture | 132 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | 63 |
| Agricultural Production Operations, Other | 10 |
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