Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management

CIP 01.0307 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

22 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2023)

119

Total completions

Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$86,350

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+4.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,380

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,196 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: 25 (21.0%)

Female: 94 (79.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 66 (55.5%)

Associate: 53 (44.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Enterprising

Social

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people?

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
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales

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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.