Careers and Outcomes
A field that fits your goals
Explore a path to dynamic career opportunities in agriculture.
Whether you want to work with animals, inspect food quality, or oversee the flow of products, you'll have a range of diverse options.
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is the science of plant, animal and resource management.
You'll study agricultural business, animal and environmental sciences, natural resources and other sciences like biology and chemistry.
What can you do with a general agriculture degree?
A lot!
Agriculture is a diverse field. It intersects with biology, business, communication, environmental science, technology and so much more.
From farming and production to sustainability and research, you won't have a shortage of avenues to pursue.
Common job titles
- Agricultural journalist
- Agricultural sales representative
- Agricultural technician
- Agroecologist
- Commodity trader
- Conservation technician
- Crop geneticist
- Extension assistant
- Farm manager
- Food safety specialist
- Greenhouse operator
- Livestock manager
- Soil conservationist
- Supply chain analyst
- Sustainability consultant
- Water resource manager
These are just a few of your options!
If you need more ideas, view this list of agriculture careers. (Note: This is a .pdf document, so you'll need to download Adobe Acrobat to access it.)
"No matter what food you're eating or what diet you follow, you depend on agricutlure, and we, as producers, depend on you."
Macey Hurst
Alumna, agriculture comunications and agricultural business, Missouri State
Job market in agriculture
Join a dynamic career path for professionals with diversified skill-sets.
| Career Path | Annual Median Pay | Job Growth (2023-2033) |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineers | $88,750 | 8% (Faster than average) |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | $47,010 | 7% (Faster than average) |
| Agricultural and Food Scientists | $76,400 | 8% (Faster than average) |
| Agricultural Workers | $34,790 | -2% (Decline) |
| Farmers, Ranchers and Other Agricultural Managers | $83,770 | -2% (Decline) |
Explore specific ag industries
Develop specialized skills in multiple agriculture-related disciplines.
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture communication
- Agriculture education
- Agritourism
- Animal science
- Biotechnology
- Conservation
- Environmental science/sustainability
- Farm and production management
- Floriculture
- Food science and technology
- Forestry
- Genetics and breeding
- Horticulture
- Landscape design
- Nursery management
- Plant and soil sciences
- Wildlife and fisheries
Find the right path(s) for you with guidance from the Career Center or your advisor.
Prepare for your next move
Expand your career options and increase your earning potential with a master's degree in agriculture.
Your advisor can give you guidance to help you prepare for graduate-level studies.