Agricultural Education
About the Major
The Agricultural Education major prepares you for a career educating students and the public about the environment and agriculture. The curriculum teaches students how to motivate, supervise, coach, educate, and train others in a variety of classroom and/or business settings.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AFNR Teacher | Austin High School | Austin, MN |
| Agriculture Teacher | Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School | Belgrade, MN |
| Extension Educator | Noble County | Worthington, MN |
| Vocational Agricultural Teacher | Fillmore Central Public Schools | Harmony, MN |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
No graduates reported continuing education in the last 3 years
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Ag Ed Instructor | Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School |
| Ag Ed Teacher | Pipestone Area School District |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Academic Advisor | South Dakota State University |
| Administration Specialists | Hampshire Farms |
| Agriculture Teacher | Redwood Valley High School |
| Director of Public Policy Strategy and Supervision | Minnesota Pork Board |
| Insurance Officer | Compeer Financial |
| Legal Counsel | Pentair |
| Owner | Schwartz Farms |
| Parlor Manager | Minkota Holsteins |
| Senior Communications Manager | Hormel Foods |
| Soil Health Lead | Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota |
| Support Center Manager | C & B Operations |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Agricultural Education Instructor
- Agriculture Education Teacher
- Agriscience Teacher
- Extension Educator
- Program Coordinator
- Substitute Teacher
- Youth Outreach Coordinator
Top Employers
- Academy of Agriculture and Science
- Austin High School
- Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School
- Bethlehem Academy
- Fillmore Central Public Schools
- Mankato Area Public Schools
- Noble County
- Osseo-Fairchild School District
- Royalton High School
- University of Minnesota
- Willmar Senior High School
- Winona School District
Types of Employers
- Agricultural business organizations
- Extension services offices
- Government agencies
- Middle schools and high schools
- Youth development organizations
Meet Your Career Consultant
Paul (he/him) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: agriculture, education, teacher, natural resources, food systems, biology
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Agricultural Education