SEARCH DEGREES AND MAJORS BY INTEREST
Trying to decide what major is right for you? Find degrees and programs based on your interests.
Agriculture and Food
Agribusiness
Study the financing, marketing, and management of food production in the only agribusiness program in the state. This major provides an in-depth look into the finances, management, marketing, and international practices of agriculture.
Agribusiness
Study agribusiness at one of the top agricultural colleges in the world.
Agribusiness
Build a solid foundation of business skills, like economics and management, combined with agricultural knowledge geared toward a career in farming, food production, human nutrition, and other ag-related industries.
Agricultural Communication
Can’t decide between journalism/communication or an ag-related degree? This is the state’s only degree in agricultural communication, providing industry knowledge and hands-on technical help with video production, marketing, and other skills.
Agricultural Education
From advising and leading National FFA Organization groups to teaching in school or community settings, this major is both a versatile and program to the state that consistently boasts high job placement for its certified graduates.
Agricultural Extension and Education
Manage, plan, implement, and evaluate programs to promote technology transfer relevant to agricultural education.
Agricultural Machinery Technology
Earn a technology certificate or an associate degree as you learn to operate, maintain, and repair agricultural equipment in one of the only programs of this kind in the western U.S.
Agricultural Science
Learn to design and apply technologies to guide the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources, along with gaining a foundational understanding of agriculture and natural sciences that can be built on for a bachelor’s degree.
Agricultural Systems Technology
Gain an understanding of agriculture, biology, and physical sciences while you become an expert in the management, use, and troubleshooting of agricultural technology in the only agricultural systems technology program in the state.
Agricultural Systems Technology
From hands-on application of principles to technological management concepts, this one-of-a kind minor provides expertise in the management, use and troubleshooting of agricultural technology for a broad range of careers.
Agricultural Systems Technology and Agribusiness (Composite)
Learn how to integrate agricultural technology with agribusiness in the only program of its kind in the state. This major prepares you for management of farms and ranches as well as other industry positions.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Pre Law
Explore the intersections of history, economics, ethics, and policies of food and natural resources laws in this minor. Analyze issues with experts and build a solid foundation that can stand alone or be deepened in law school.
Agronomy
This minor blends the science of plant and soil management and crop production to instill the fundamental best practices of agriculture and resource conservation in a variety of contexts, from urban to rural settings.
Animal and Dairy Science
Study all aspects of animal science, from livestock management to reproductive research and cloning, including hands-on experiences in feeding, breeding, handling, and managing various livestock, like cows, horses, and sheep.
Animal and Dairy Sciences
From hands-on experiences to classroom learning, this minor lays the groundwork for an effective and ethical career in livestock production, whether you work with pigs, sheep, horses, or cattle.
Animal Biotechnology
Dive into animal sciences on the cellular level. This minor provides basic knowledge and hands-on learning of critical biotechnology techniques and procedures, including genetic engineering, molecular cloning, and communicating your research.
Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences
Study in a department on the cutting-edge of biological technology as you study animal reproduction, nutrition, and disease in nationally ranked lab facilities.
Bioveterinary Science
This unique minor is designed to boost your understanding of animal health, from anatomy and physiology to hygiene, whether you are interested in pursuing a veterinary degree or any other animal- or ag-related discipline.
Crop Biotechnology
Explore how to improve crops and feed the world from the cellular level. This minor covers topics from propagation and weed management as well as covering the basics, like plant structures and functions.
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Prepare for a wide variety of employment opportunities as you learn to repair and maintain diesel -engine-powered equipment, complete with emphasis options you can choose based on your interests, at USU Eastern in Price.
Dietetics
Become an expert in food and nutrition and a health advocate as you prepare to become a registered dietitian nutritionist in this accredited program where graduates pass the national certification exam at a rate of nearly 100%.
Dietetics Administration
Become a leader in the field of nutrition and dietetics as you enhance your career opportunities in this professional program.
Equine
Whether you’re pursuing an agriculture-related degree or you’re simply a horse enthusiast, the equine science minor is designed to enrich students’ general equine studies, from health to evaluation, and provide hands-on experiences.
Equine-Human Science
Explore the emotional and physical relationships between people and horses with this minor. Gain a strong professional education in the core principles of facilitating equine experiential learning, therapies, and recreation.
Food Safety and Quality
Receive in-depth training in food safety assurance as you prepare for a career in food quality assurance.
Food Science
For those interested in the food industry but not in pursuing a nutrition, dietetics, or food science degree, this minor provides a basic framework from food safety and health to the history of chocolate, plus flexible electives.
Food Science
Feed your mind, body, and soul as you learn how engineering, biology, and physical science processes integrate with nutrition with the goal of producing and distributing affordable, safe, and nutritious food in the world’s largest industry.
Heavy Equipment Operators
Master multiple equipment types through this open-entry program that emphasizes hands-on training and scenario simulations with support classes directly related to training, available only at USU Eastern in Price and USU Blanding.
Horticulture
Take advantage of the USU Botanical Center in Kaysville and the greenhouse at USU Salt Lake that serves as the hub of this major as you prepare for careers in arboriculture, nursery production, and other greenhouse industries.
Horticulture
From soil science to modern vegetable production, this minor lets you tailor your education to fit your interests, whether you’d like to go into science, research, landscaping, or agriculture-related careers.
Hunger and Food Security Studies
Study the complexities of sustainability, hunger, and food insecurity issues, along with the various programs, policies, and environmental changes that can reduce this significant social issue.
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Study all the aspects related to nutrition and food science, from the cultural and psychological to the scientific and economic aspects of food science, production, and consumption.
Nutrition Science
This degree provides students with a solid background in health and life sciences as you study how nutrition supports physical performance, so you’re prepared for further study at medical school or to work in sports and athletics.
Ornamental Horticulture
Earn a certificate or an associate degree in ornamental horticulture with hands-on experience in greenhouses as you prepare to either continue on for a bachelor’s in plant science or pursue horticulture as a career and hobby.
Ornamental Horticulture
Dig into basics of soil, water, and environmental science to uncover best practices for management and landscaping careers. This minor covers everything from pest management to crop and greenhouse production.
Plant Science
Research the biology, genetics, and management of plants in the only agriculturally focused plant science degree in the state.
Plant Science
From research to learning the best hands-on applications of plant production, this is the only agriculturally focused plant science program in the state, plus you’ll be able to work in laboratories, greenhouses, and fields one-on-one with experts.
Practitioner of Food Safety
This graduate certificate program designed to provide students with advanced training in food microbiology, toxicology, and sanitation.
Public Health Nutrition
The MPH program in Public Health Nutrition includes interdisciplinary training in nutrition-related sciences and the core public health disciplines.
Ranch Horse Management
Develop techniques for the care of, transporting, and handling horses as you explore their role in the ranching industry and how to form meaningful partnerships, all nestled in the Red Rocks of southern Utah.
Rangeland Ecology and Management
Learn how to manage public lands for recreational use while preserving the land’s natural resources and restoring previously misused areas at the first university to offer expansive academic classes in outdoor recreation.
Soil Science
Research the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of soil at the only university in the state that offers this degree.
Soil Science
From ag-related consultant work to farming, this minor provides a fundamental groundwork on principles related to soil, from microbiology and chemistry through environmental management and reclamation.
Soils and Sustainable Land Systems
Study with experts in geology, ecology, and engineering to understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur in the soil-water-atmosphere zone at the earth’s surface in the only program of its kind in the state.
Veterinary Medicine
Become a doctor of veterinary medicine through this exciting program where you’ll study at state-of-the-art labs at both USU and Washington State University.
Veterinary Public Health
This program builds on the program of the USU School of Veterinary Medicine by offering specialized training in the emerging Public Health discipline of One Health.