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Bachelor’s Degree:
The largest segment (45%) of jobs posted on
requires a bachelor’s degree from a
college or university. Degrees may be awarded from the
College of Agriculture or directly related to ag, such as
Ag Business, Natural Resources, Food Science, Agronomy,
Animal Science, Horticulture, or Agricultural Education, or
from programs indirectly related to agriculture including
(but not limited to) Logistics, Microbiology, Engineering,
Public Relations, Computer Science, or Economics.
Examples of positions for bachelor’s degree holders:
Research Associate, Engineer, Data Analyst, Agronomist,
Branding Manager, Controller, Merchandiser, Quality
Assurance Superintendent, Conservation Officer, Regional
Sales Manager, Agriculture Teacher, Greenhouse Manager,
Director of Farm Operations, Category Specialist.
Master’s Degree:
Although only 5% of positions posted on
require an advanced degree, education beyond a
bachelor’s will often give candidates an advantage in the
job search process. Master’s degrees in Animal
Production, Business Administration, Food Safety, Public
Health, Ag Biosecurity, Plant Breeding, Community
Development, Ag Economics, Integrated Resource
Management, and Crop Science are a few of the
advanced degrees routinely found in agriculture.
Job opportunities for master’s degree holders: Supply
Planner, Senior Analyst, Global Development, Extension
Faculty, Plant Breeder, Project Manager, Formulation
Scientist, Technical Manager, Safety & Health Manager,
Business Development and more.
Ph.D. / Doctorate:
Ph.D.’s in numerous fields such as biometrics, genetics,
animal health, chemistry, entomology, pharmaceutical
sciences, statistics, plant pathology and more are needed
to fill roles in agriculture.
Opportunities for other doctor’s in agriculture might
include D.V.M., Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, and Juris
Doctorates.
Examples of a few positions available to doctorates:
Principal Scientist, Veterinarian, Toxicologist, University
Professor, Nutritionist, Geneticist, Global Statistics,
Entomologist, Agricultural Lawyer, and Research
Manager. Several post-doctoral scientists and graduate
scholar opportunities can be found in agriculture as well.
Further Exploration
The right education jump-starts a great career in
agriculture. features hundreds of
colleges, universities, and schools in the United States
and Canada that offer courses, certificates, diplomas,
and degrees in agriculture. Check out the
Agriculture Education Directory for additional details.
Educational advancement opportunities in agriculture
may also be found through the University
Partners program.
With thousands of positions posted on
each month, there are a wide array of
opportunities available for candidates with all levels of
educational training.
Employers’ Educational Requirements
Doctorate / PhD
Master’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
Skilled Trade Certificate
High School Diploma
2%
3%
45%
16%
9%
25%