Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems

Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems

Top 5 Reasons to Study

01

Develop sustainable solutions for challenges in agriculture and natural resources.

02

Help design better, healthier environments people enjoy.

03

Build a rewarding career that keeps you connected to the outdoors.

04

Learn through experience, with hands-on field and lab opportunities.

05

Blend creativity and science in a truly interdisciplinary field.

Core
Skills

  • Analyze environmental challenges using scientific data, ethical reasoning, and global perspectives.
  • Evaluate interactions between natural systems and human activities to inform sustainable solutions.
  • Apply analytical, quantitative, and laboratory skills to investigate real-world environmental problems.
  • Think critically and solve complex problems through evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively on team-based projects while managing time and resources efficiently.

Sample
Jobs

  • Agricultural and Food Scientists
  • Environmental Scientists & Specialists
  • Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Soil Conservation Technician / Technician-Level Environmental Roles

Successful Career Outcomes

Strong Job Placement Our Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems graduates enjoy a 100% job placement.
Job Opportunities Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034.

Top
Employment
Industries

  • Local/State/Federal Government
  • Landscape Architecture and Engineering Firms
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Agribusiness and Agricultural Industry
  • Sales

Brag
Points

  • Further refine your skills and strengthen your resume with a precision agriculture or an environment and sustainability endorsement.
  • 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

Tackle today’s and tomorrow’s environmental challenges in agriculture with Mississippi State’s environmental science in agricultural systems major, where hands-on learning prepares you to make a real-world impact. You’ll gain practical skills to help sustainably feed, clothe, and fuel a growing global population while addressing critical issues such as climate change, land use, water quality, and conservation. Experiential learning is woven throughout the program through fieldwork, applied coursework, and real-world problem solving. You’ll build professional experience through internships aligned with your career goals and can further expand your learning through study abroad opportunities, student organizations, on-campus jobs related to your major, undergraduate research, or community service projects—graduating ready to lead at the intersection of agriculture and environmental stewardship.

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Further your education through the Thrive in Five accelerated M.S. degree program, where students complete undergraduate and master’s coursework concurrently to graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees within five years.
 

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Alumni
Success

With what I learned at Mississippi State, I am working to conserve our state’s natural heritage for future generations.

Brady Dunaway, ESAS alumnus

Student
Testimonial

It has always been my dream to work in Environmental Science. I have always held a deep respect for the environment and the world around us, and I want to do whatever I can to protect it.

Andrew Kilpatrick, student