Careers and Outcomes

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Strengthening your skills and knowledge

A graduate degree in agriculture education strengthens and advances your understanding of agriculture and teaching. While a master’s degree is often recommended for professional development purposes, a graduate degree in agriculture education equips you for a variety of careers:

  • 4-H coordinator and/or advisor
  • Administration
  • Extension education
  • Faculty position at a community college
  • FFA advisor
  • Industry trainer
  • Personnel manager
  • Research
  • Student affairs
  • Teaching

Missouri State Career Center

To help you prepare and search for jobs, the Missouri State Career Center provides a database of current openings, tips for preparing your résumé and on-campus interview opportunities. The Career Center also compiles information about what you can do with a master’s in agriculture education.