Careers and Outcomes

Country farm

Working in food, animal and plant production

The agriculture program at Missouri State provide a strong foundation of agriculture knowledge through courses in agronomy, animal science, horticulture and business. As an agriculture student, you will be prepared for a variety of careers with public, private, nonprofit and governmental agencies. Specifically, the Bachelor of Applied Science degree will provide you with the necessary skills for the following careers:

  • Banking and finance
  • Conservation
  • Extension education
  • Farm and ranch population and management
  • Management in state and federal agencies
  • Sales and management of agriculture products

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 complies information about what you can do with a general agriculture major.