There continues to be a high demand for agriculture teachers, and graduates of this program are also sought after for numerous positions outside of formal education.
Students in this major have a wide variety of technical interests including animal agriculture, science, plant agriculture, agricultural mechanics, agribusiness, and natural resources. Within the degree, you also can choose from one of three emphasis areas to meet your career goals: teaching, communications or leadership.

Fast Facts:

  • Most of our students are heavily involved in the collegiate FFA or 4-H chapters.
  • Agricultural education is the most diverse agricultural degree available covering multiple disciplines.
  • Each student is required to spend a semester in a supervised student teaching experience or an internship.
  • Ag Ed majors take course work in animal science, horticulture, forestry, agricultural mechanics and agribusiness.