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Major Overview for Equestrian/Equine Studies

Overview for Equestrian/Equine Studies

A program that focuses on the horse, horsemanship, and related subjects and prepares individuals to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show, and professional purposes; and manage the training of horses and riders. Includes instruction in horse breeding, nutrition, health, and safety; history of the horse and horsemanship; horse development and training; riding and equestrian technique; stable, paddock, and track management; and equipment maintenance and repair.

Careers for Equestrian/Equine Studies Majors

A major in Equestrian/Equine Studies is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Equestrian/Equine Studies

Top 22 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Equestrian/Equine Studies among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
William Woods University
Fulton, MO
 36
(14.5%)
Less Selective$16,680 
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, VA
 26
(11.5%)
Moderately Selective$23,210 
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
 9
(10.1%)
 $25,900 
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN
 21
(10.0%)
Less Selective$9,406 
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
 42
(7.8%)
Moderately Selective$24,670 
Midway College
Midway, KY
 21
(7.7%)
Moderately Selective$17,125 
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
 13
(7.7%)
Moderately Selective$19,080 
Mount Ida College
Newton, MA
 10
(5.6%)
Moderately Selective$22,275 
Centenary College
Hackettstown, NJ
 18
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$24,930 
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT
 7
(4.7%)
Open Admissions$12,740 
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