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Areas of Study

Agriculture and Natural Resources

About This Area of Study

This broad area of study includes education focusing on animal and plant farming, veterinary medicine and related sciences. Other available programs focus on protecting the planet through the study of natural resources and conservation.

What You Can Expect to Do

Have a passion for helping animals, or natural resources and conservation? Someone who has studied agriculture and natural resources can pursue employment in the following fields and more.


  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Horticulture
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences
  • Food Science and Technology

  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Plant Science
  • Veterinary Programs
  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science

Making School More Affordable With the Military

We get it: It seems like college is more expensive every year. The good news is there are ways to make it more affordable, including serving for a set period in the Military, which can cover up to 100% of the cost through its generous Tuition Assistance programs. Oh, and you don’t have to put your schooling on hold to do it.

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Schools That Offer This Area of Study

Alabama A&M University

Normal, AL

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution which combines professional, vocational and liberal arts pursuits. The University provides baccalaureate and graduate studies that are compatib

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Tuition

18,634

Enrollment

6,681

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School type

Medium | Urban

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

UAB is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond.

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Tuition

21,216

Enrollment

25,963

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School type

Medium | Urban

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL

Amridge University is an independent coeducational institution dedicated to the spirit of its Christian ideals and heritage. Amridge University's mission is to prepare men and women, through a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality at th

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Tuition

9,950

Enrollment

916

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School type

Medium | Urban

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a research-intensive, internationally-recognized technological university serving Alabama and beyond. Our mission is to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge, while educating individuals in leadersh

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Tuition

24,770

Enrollment

11,142

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School type

Medium | Urban

Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Santa Barbara Business College is committed to providing relevant, quality, educational programs that meets the needs of the communities we serve. Our primary goal is to provide the highest caliber employees possible, employees who are proficient, responsi

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Enrollment

0

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

School type

Large | Urban
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