Equestrian/Equine Studies

CIP 01.0507 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

31 total including inactive

States

Across 11 states

Graduates (2024)

153

Total completions

Equestrian/Equine Studies is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 11 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Colorado, North Carolina and Kentucky.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$86,350

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+4.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,941

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,288 to $7,950, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 39 (25.5%)

Female: 114 (74.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 72 (47.1%)

Associate: 81 (52.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Realistic

Investigative

helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value instructing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.