The great resurgence of industry and public support for research and development in this field will require a modern and multidisciplinary workforce. The student will have the opportunity to explore branch disciplines of bioenergy such as agronomy, biotechnology, business and economics, chemistry, engineering, or microbiology. 

In addition, the need for scholars and scientists with advanced degrees (MS and PhD) will also grow exponentially in bioenergy as billions of dollars of federal funds is channeled towards new bioenergy solutions. The bachelor's degree will also prepare students for entrance into graduate programs. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 is required for all plant sciences courses taken in the major.