Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Clemson
Clemson · B.S.
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Degree
- B.S.
- College / unit
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
- Locations
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Requirements updated
- 2026–27
About this major
At Clemson, Animal and Veterinary Sciences students examine animal biology, nutrition, health, breeding, and production. They learn through laboratories, farm-based learning, fieldwork, and biological analysis. The program connects foundational ideas with methods used to investigate, design, measure, or improve work in this field. Linked requirements explain each credential, option, campus, and delivery path.
Clemson program overview (opens in a new tab)Decision snapshot
At a Glance: National Evidence
National evidence for related fields and occupations. It describes groups, not what will happen to one student.
View degree options
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences: Animal Agribusiness Concentration, B.S.Clemson, South Carolina (opens in a new tab)
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences: Equine Business Concentration, B.S.Clemson, South Carolina (opens in a new tab)
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences: Preveterinary and Science Concentration, B.S.Clemson, South Carolina (opens in a new tab)
Most common positions
- VeterinarianTreats illnesses and injuries in animals. Doctoral degree plus licensure. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Veterinary technologist or technicianSupports animal exams and treatment. Separate credential path typical. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
- Farmer or agricultural managerRuns farms or other agricultural operations. Experience often expected. Opens an occupation profile in a new tab.
National pay
$46,600
Median for full-time U.S. graduates ages 22–27 · 2024
New York Fed category: Animal and Plant Sciences
Generalized outcomes
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Underemployment
- 53.5%
- With a graduate degree
- 36.6%
Related Clemson majors
Clemson decision guide
Before You Choose
What studying it feels like
You’ll spend time on animal biology in labs and farm-based settings. The work connects health with nutrition and breeding, so comfort around animals is only one part of the experience.
One thing to know
Veterinary school is a separate doctoral path. This bachelor’s degree also supports animal science roles that don’t require becoming a veterinarian.
Ask yourself
- 1Are you interested in animal science beyond simply enjoying animals?
- 2Does your preferred career require veterinary school or another credential?
Longer-term context
$79,000
National median for U.S. graduates ages 35–45 · 2024
Animal and Plant Sciences. Group evidence, not a prediction for one student.
Pay source (opens in a new tab)Career preparation
Agricultural management can begin with a bachelor’s degree. Veterinarians need doctoral training and licensure, while veterinary technicians follow a separate credential path.
Clemson guide sources
Sources & How to Read This Guide
- Clemson undergraduate program inventory and degree requirements Opens in a new tab.
- Labor market outcomes by college major Opens in a new tab.
- ACS PUMS field-of-degree and occupation files, 2018–2024 Opens in a new tab.
- CIP-to-occupation crosswalk and occupation profiles Opens in a new tab.
Most common positions use Census weights in pooled 2018–2024 ACS PUMS data, excluding 2020. The sample covers employed degree holders ages 22–35 who weren’t enrolled. This guide uses Animal Sciences (FOD 1103; unweighted n=3,299; direct field match). These are national patterns, not Clemson outcomes.
Animal Sciences, General (CIP 01.0901) is compared with the New York Fed category Animal and Plant Sciences. National evidence describes groups and is not a prediction for one student. Future of STEM is independent and is not endorsed by Clemson University.