Innovate a healthier, more sustainable future for our planet, using technology, policy or education.
With a B.S. in Agricultural Technology Management & Education, you'll gain the tools and training needed to make a lasting impact in our world. From policy-making to cutting-edge tech, to teaching future generations of environmentalists, our graduates will enter the workforce prepared for a lifetime of meaningful contribution. We offer the experience and hands-on training employers are looking for, while giving students the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas of emphasis:
Students in the Agricultural Technology Management and Education major can choose one of three emphases:
Agricultural Technology Management Emphasis: Gain hands-on training for an in-demand career
Leadership & Communication Emphasis: Develop leadership skills to shape the future of agriculture
Teaching Emphasis: Combine your love of teaching with your passion for the environment
The College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences offers $1 million in scholarships to our students! Combine these options with university scholarships and support from privately funded scholarships and you're well on your way to achieving your educational goals at a price you can afford.
Students in the Department of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation have exclusive access to nearly $27,500 program-specific scholarships, awarded from 5 different scholarships -- in addition to $230,000 in scholarships that are available to all or most CALES students.
A degree in Agricultural Technology Management & Education prepares you for careers in agricultural management, innovation and education. It also can serve as a springboard for graduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual pay for careers related to agricultural managers was $75,760 (2022).
Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:
AGTE with Agricultural Technology Management Emphasis:
- Crop Advising
- Greenhouse Management
- Turf Grass Management
- Horticulture Industry Professional
AGTE with Leadership & Communication Emphasis:
- Agricultural Policymaker
- Agricultural Literacy and Advocacy Specialist
- Media and Communications Manager
- Extension Agent
AGTE with Teaching Emphasis:
- High School Agriculture Teacher
- College Professor
- Agriculture Extension Educator
- Government Advisor
AGTE with Agricultural Technology Management Emphasis:
| Applications in Agricultural Mechanics |
| Plant and Animal Genetics |
| Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition |
AGTE with Leadership & Communication Emphasis:
| Leadership Principles and Practices |
| Team and Organizational Leadership |
| Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences |
AGTE with Teaching Emphasis:
| Plant and Animal Science |
| Curriculum Development |
| Student Teaching Internship |
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