Agribusiness: Ag Communications

Degree: BS Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Department
Agriculture
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With a degree in Agribusiness: Ag Communication, you'll learn to tell the story of agriculture and the environment.
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A group of cows stand in a green field at Barton Farm at SEMO where ag communications students study.

Learn to tell the story of agriculture and the environment: you’ll do that here.

Agribusiness in Agriculture Communications at Southeast is the only program of its kind in Missouri! Our ag communications program prepares students for positions in media design, layout, photography, journalism, broadcasting, as well as sales, marketing, finance, policy, consulting, and related areas. It can also provide the basis for graduate work leading to a master's or doctoral degree. This option is designed for students who complete all four years at Southeast and for students transferring to Southeast with an AA or AAS degree.

What is Agriculture Communications? 

As an agriculture communications major at Southeast, you’ll gain real-world learning experience including many opportunities outside the classroom.

  • Learn to tell the story of agriculture and the environment to consumers, legislators, and other key stakeholders.
  • Be prepared to understand and communicate specialized agricultural science and information through journalism and advertising.
  • Be given hands-on opportunities in and out of the classroom to practice key skills and prepare for a professional career.
  • Gain a skill set to act as a liaise between industry and consumers; also produce communication materials using various media and technology resources.

What Can You Do with an Ag Communications Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Options for Ag Communications Graduates

  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Graphic Designer
  • Reporter for Science, Agriculture, or Business
  • News Writer or Editor
  • Photojournalist
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Legislative Affairs Specialist
  • Marketing and Communication Coordinator
  • Sales and Company Representatives
  • Agriculture Advocacy
  • Community Development
  • Extension Education
  • Fundraising Coordinator
  • Sales and Management of Agriculture Products
  • Professional and Trade Associations
  • Video and Audio Editing

Agribusiness: Ag Communications (BS) Degree Map

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Ag Communications Salaries & Careers

  • $159k  

    Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Manager  

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an advertising, promotions, and marketing manager is $159,660.   

  • $77k  

    Market Research Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a market research analyst is $76,950.   

  • $66k  

    Fundraiser

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a fundraiser is $66,490. 

What You'll Study in Ag Communications

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As an agribusiness: ag communications major, you’ll learn to tell the story of agriculture and the environment to consumers, legislators and other key stakeholders producing communications using various media and technology resources. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, the General Education program, and 39 senior division hours (300-599). A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BS degree.

 

What will it cost?

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

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Paying for College

Your hard work can pay off big because the Department of Agriculture offers about $650,000 in scholarships to students.

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Explore our Ag Communications Degree

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  • an ag communications degree class stands on greenhouse grounds taking notes on clipboards
  • ag communications major presents to the FFA in a greenhouse
  • an attendee to an ag communications major event inspects seeds laid out on a table

Hands-on Learning in Ag Communications

There’s no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty, and you’ll do just that at SEMO. From digging in the dirt at our greenhouse to working with animals at the Agriculture Research Center, you’ll get real-world experience from day one.

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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