Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science

Concentrations Offered

Students choose two of the following focus areas … , Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications, Agricultural Pest Management, Animal Production, Floral Management, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Food Science, Forestry, Golf and Sports Turf Management, Integrated Crop Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil and Environmental Sciences, Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Top 5 Reasons to Study

Choose your academic and professional pathway through an immersive, interdisciplinary, and personalized curriculum.

Work directly in our laboratories and conduct undergraduate research to improve your understanding through hands-on learning in your chosen field of expertise.

Develop transferable skills industry partners are seeking within agriculture or any life science field.

Learn from our world-renowned faculty who are highly respected in their discipline.

Build real-world experience through courses with labs and a 10-week summer internship.

Core
Skills

Develop a broad understanding of the diverse agricultural industry and its career pathways.
Apply core science principles to production agriculture and agricultural business decision making.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate basic agricultural research to support data-informed practices.
Manage agricultural enterprises by integrating production, business, and resource considerations.
Lead and communicate effectively in professional agricultural settings through strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Sample
Jobs

Farm Operations Manager / Agricultural Manager
Crop Advisor / Crop Consultant
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Agricultural Sales Representative / Chemical Sales
Data Specialist (Agricultural Data Analyst)

Successful Career Outcomes

Strong Job Placement Our agricultural science graduates have a 93% overall placement rate.

Now HIring An average of 104,766 job openings per year are projected in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and the environment between 2025 and 2030.

Top
Employment
Industries

Government Agencies
Research Institutions
Agribusiness and Food Production Companies
Agricultural Technology and Equipment Companies
Farms, Co-operatives, and Agronomy Services

Brag
Points

Develop a personalized curriculum based on your career interests.
Our 2,210 acres of working farms for livestock and row crop production provide hands-on learning to help you prepare for a rewarding career.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Hands-on learning gives you the practical experience and flexible skill set needed to lead and innovate in today’s agricultural industries. You’ll gain real-world experience through internships tailored to your career goals and apply what you learn in meaningful, professional settings. You can further customize your path by studying abroad, joining student organizations, working in a major-related student job, or participating in undergraduate research and community service projects—building experience, confidence, and career-ready skills before you graduate.

Spotlight

Our working farms in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station provide students with ample hands-on learning experiences in the field. These farms are all located close to campus and include the 1,000-acre MAFES Bearden Dairy Research Center, the 1,100-acre MAFES H. H. Leveck Animal Research Center, the 750-acre MAFES R. R. Foil Plant Science Research Center, and the 223-acre MAFES W. B. Andrews Agricultural Systems Research Farm.