Careers
Agriculture as an industry spans a wide range of career paths. Those interested in crop production, plant breeding, scientific innovation, or agricultural machinery work in a nursery, greenhouse, farm, or lab. Students more interested in the animal side of the industry prepare themselves for a career in animal production. Graduates with a business focus may find employment as an agribusiness manager, buyer, or purchasing agent. Still others may find employment as Cooperative Extension Agents, agricultural inspectors or agricultural technicians.
Historically, North Carolina has typically ranked in the top ten states employing agricultural professionals, and job demand remains steady for these career paths.
Typical Employers
Our graduates typically work in positions such as the following:
Job Titles
The B.S. of Agricultural Science degree program is carefully designed to prepare working professionals for career advancement in agriculture or agribusiness careers. Our graduates often find employment working positions with the following job titles:
- Purchasing Agent (General)
- Farm / Ranch Manager
- Food and Agricultural Scientist / Technologist
- Soil / Plant Scientist
- Food / Agricultural Technician
- Food / Agricultural Inspector
- Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
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