1890
THE 1890 NETWORK

Animal Health
at 1890 Universities

Across the 1890 network, students have more pathways into animal health careers than you might expect.

When most people think about animal health careers, they think of veterinary school. But the path is broader — across the nineteen 1890 land-grant institutions, students can pursue animal science, pre-veterinary science, laboratory animal science, veterinary technology, and animal bio-health sciences, in addition to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine pathway.

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OVERVIEW

This page gives you an overview of the animal health programs offered across the 1890 network, organized by institution. For programs where you are ready to take the next step, follow the direct links to each school's program page.

Program details, degree names, and concentrations change. Always verify current offerings directly with the institution before making enrollment or application decisions.

Programs By Type

Programs by type
across the network.

The table below summarizes the types of undergraduate animal health programs confirmed across 1890 institutions. Individual program detail follows in the sections below.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Veterinary Technology (AVMA-accredited)
Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University
Animal Bio-Health Sciences
Alabama A&M University
Pre-Veterinary Science
Delaware State University
Animal and Poultry Sciences (multiple concentrations incl. pre-vet)
Tuskegee University
Laboratory Animal Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Animal Science with Pre-Vet / Vet Science concentration
NC A&T, Prairie View A&M, FAMU, Southern University
Animal Science (general / industry tracks)
NC A&T, Prairie View A&M, Southern University, Alcorn State, Tennessee State
Animal science / pre-vet coursework (degree details to be verified)
Langston, Lincoln, Virginia State, Kentucky State, UAPB, SCSU, WVSU, Central State
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Accredited
Tuskegee University
Emerging / Pending Accreditation
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
DVM Pathways

DVM programs &
direct pathways.

The following institutions have accredited or emerging DVM programs, or have established formal partnerships that create a direct pathway for their students into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

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Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
  • DVMDoctor of Veterinary Medicine — Accredited (AVMA COE)
  • B.S.Animal and Poultry Sciences — Veterinary Science option
  • B.S.Animal and Poultry Sciences — Science option
  • B.S.Animal and Poultry Sciences — Wildlife Science option
  • B.S.Animal and Poultry Sciences — Companion and Lifestyle Animals option

The only HBCU and the only 1890 institution with an accredited DVM program. Tuskegee's undergraduate animal science concentrations are structured to feed directly into the DVM pipeline.

Vet Tech

Veterinary
technology programs.

Two 1890 institutions offer AVMA-accredited four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in veterinary technology — among only 23 such programs nationwide.

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Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia
  • B.S.Veterinary Technology — AVMA-accredited (since 1978)
  • PRE-VETPre-Veterinary Medicine advising and preparation coursework
View Program and Contact Information ↗
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Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, Florida
  • B.S.Veterinary Technology — AVMA-accredited (since 2013)
  • B.S.Animal Science — Pre-Veterinary Science concentration (separate from vet tech program)
View Program and Contact Information ↗
Animal Science & Pre-Vet

Animal science &
pre-vet programs.

Confirmed undergraduate animal science and pre-vet programs across the 1890 network — many designed as direct preparation for veterinary school, graduate study, or industry careers.

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Alabama A&M University

Normal, Alabama
  • B.S.Animal Bio-Health Sciences (pre-vet/animal health focus)
  • B.S.Animal Science (within Dept. of Food and Animal Sciences)
View Program and Contact Information ↗
AT A GLANCE

Additional
1890 institutions.

These institutions offer agriculture and related programs that may include animal science or pre-vet pathways. Confirm current offerings directly with each school.

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
  • B.S.Agriculture / animal science components — within School of Agriculture

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, Missouri
  • B.S.Agriculture with animal science components

Virginia State University

Petersburg, Virginia
  • B.S.Agriculture or related — within College of Agriculture

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky
  • B.S.Agriculture or Aquaculture and Fisheries

KSU has a notable strength in aquaculture science, which falls under the broader animal health umbrella.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
  • B.S.Aquaculture and Fisheries Science — confirmed strength area

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, South Carolina
  • B.S.Agriculture or related — within College of Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
  • B.S.Agriculture or Environmental Sciences

Central State University

Wilberforce, Ohio
  • B.S.Agriculture or Ag-STEM related — within Land-Grant programs
Choosing

Finding the right
program for you.

With so many program options across the 1890 network, it helps to start with a clear sense of where you want to end up. A few questions worth considering:

  • Are you aiming for the DVM degree? Start by looking at DVM programs directly, along with undergraduate degrees designed to prepare students for vet school applications — several of these schools offer strong pre-vet tracks.
  • Are you interested in animal health but not necessarily as a veterinarian? Several of the B.S. programs — including Vet Technology, Laboratory Animal Science, and others — lead to distinct, rewarding careers that don't require a DVM.
  • Do you have a specific animal interest — livestock, aquaculture, wildlife, or exotic animals? Several of these schools have built distinctive strengths in specific niches, so your answer could point toward a particular fit.
  • Looking for a broad foundation that keeps doors open? An animal science degree (or related field) provides scientific background for vet school, graduate study, government careers, and agricultural industries.

Your academic advisor and the 1890 PVM Scholars Program coordinator at your institution are your best resources for navigating these options. Start your journey into animal health early.

Take the next step

Targeting
the DVM?

If you are aiming for the DVM pathway, visit the Path to Veterinary Medicine page for guidance on what the journey involves and how the PVM Scholars Program supports you. Not sure yet? Start with your institutional academic advisor or PVM Scholars Program coordinator.

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