Agribusiness: Agriculture Industry

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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Learn to use technology to produce, package, transport, market, regulate the production, and finance food: you’ll do that here.

Like most of our world, agriculture has changed dramatically and is infinitely more complex than most people can imagine. Today, most agriculture is seen as a technology-based industry that includes production, agriscience, and agribusiness.

Ag degree graduates from the agribusiness industry program play key roles in planning for the efficient and safe future of our water supply, land, and other natural resources. The ag degree at Southeast in Agriculture Industry is designed for those who are transferring from a two-year program to this four-year. The Agriculture Industry options allows students to choose 30 hours of agriculture courses (agriculture, agronomy, animal science, and/or horticulture), in consultation with an advisor, to supplement the agribusiness core courses. Students receive personal curriculum advisement from their advisor to help them prepare for the career field of their interest.

What You’ll Do Getting Your Ag Degree

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

  • Choose 30 hours of agriculture courses (agriculture, agronomy, animal science, and/or horticulture), in consultation with an advisor, to supplement the agribusiness core courses.
  • Gain an excellent basis for graduate studies.
  • Work closely with faculty mentors who have experience in various agribusiness areas.
  • Earn real-world experience through a required internship or research project. Agribusiness students are also able to gain valuable hands-on experience in the classroom and at the many departmental facilities.

What Can You Do with an Ag Degree in Agriculture Industry?

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 Opportunities for Ag Degree Graduates in Agribusiness Industry

  • Agriculture Sales Representative
  • Area Marketing Manager
  • Assistant Farm Manager
  • Bank Examiner
  • Crop & Pest Advisor
  • Extension Agent
  • Farm Manager
  • Field Inspector
  • Food Production Manager
  • Grain Marketing & Sales
  • Loan Officer
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Representative
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Research Technician
  • Winemaker

Agribusiness: Agriculture Industry (BS) Degree Map

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Ag Degree in Agribusiness Industry Outcomes & Careers

  • $88k  

    Farmer

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a farmer, rancher, and other agricultural manager is $87,980.   

  • $74k  

    Agriculture Lender

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a loan officer is $74,180.

  • $79k  

    Agricultural and Food Scientists

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an agricultural and food science technician is $78,770.

What You'll Study

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As an agribusiness: agriculture industry  major, you’ll learn how to play a key role in the planning for the efficient and safe future of our water supply, land, and other natural resources. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, the General Education program, and 39 senior division hours (300-599). Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin or Degree Works for additional graduation requirements for your program.  

 

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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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  • an ag degree in agribusiness industry student pours seed into a planter bucket
  • an ag degree in agribusiness industry student fixes a tag to a cow's ear
  • an ag degree in agribusiness industry student drives a tractor on SEMO's farm

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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