Careers

Ag is much more than Agriculture. The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences offers degree programs that prepare students for exciting and diverse careers within a variety of industries.The future is here and there is a enormous need for professionals within the Ag community. Whether you are interested in journalism, animals, business, law, medicine or education there is something for everyone in the College of Ag and Applied Sciences. Below you will find a list of our departments and some of the fantastic careers that await you.

Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Journalist or public relations specialist
Secondary agriculture or family and consumer sciences teacher
Extension educator
Equipment sales and service specialist
Farm or ranch owner/operator

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

Private Sector Landscape Design
Public Agency Landscape Architects
City/County and Regional Planners

Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

Pre-veterinary, pre-professional sciences and pre-graduate studies
Biomedical researcher
Equine manager
Livestock or dairy manager

Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences

Pre-medicine, pre-dental and pre-graduate studies
Nutrition specialist in biomedical research and clinical medicine
Registered dietitian (nutrition expert)
Food scientist in product development, quality control and safety assurance

Applied Economics

Economist for financial services industry
Farm or ranch manager
Economist for government agencies
Real Estate or insurance salesperson
International trade advisor
Commodity trader

Plants, Soils and Climate

Golf course, sports turf or grounds superintendent
Landscape construction, maintenance and design specialist
Consulting horticulturalist ,agronomist, or soil scientist
Food or ornamental crops producer
Laboratory or field technician
Pre-graduate studies