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 | Employer |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Education Instructor | Staples-Motley Senior High School |
| Agricultural Education Teacher | Pipestone Area School District |
| Agricultural Education Teacher | Willow River Area School |
| Agricultural Education Teacher | AFSA High School |
| Agricultural Education Teacher | Pillager High School |
| Agriculture Teacher | Minnewaska Area Schools |
| Agriculture Teacher | Goodhue School District |
| Agriculture Teacher | Sauk Centre Secondary School |
| Local Extension Educator | University of Minnesota |
| Teacher | Lake Crystal Memorial |
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 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor | Cedar Mountain Public School |
| Agriculture Teacher | Redwood Valley High School |
| Communications Manager | Hormel Foods |
| Director of Marketing and Public Policy Engagement | Minnesota Pork Board |
| Editor | The Albany Enterprise |
| Executive Assistant | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
| Extension Educator | University of Minnesota |
| Focus Product Specialist | CHS Inc. |
| High School Agriculture Teacher | Wabasso Public School |
| Independent Crop Consultant | United AgTech, LLC |
| Insurance Officer | Compeer Financial |
| Owner | Schwartz Farms |
| Parlor Management and Calf Care | Minkota Holsteins |
| Precision Ag Consultant | C & B Operations, LLC |
| Soil Health Lead | Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Account Director | broadhead |
| Adult Education Teacher | Minnesota Department of Corrections |
| Vice President, Agribusiness Capital | Farm Credit Services of America |
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
- AFSA High School
- Goodhue School District
- Lake Crystal Memorial
- Minnewaska Area Schools
- Pillager High School
- Pipestone Area School District
- Sauk Centre Secondary School
- Staples-Motley Senior High School
- University of Minnesota
- Willow River Area School
Types of Employers
- Agricultural business organizations
- Extension services offices
- Government agencies
- Middle schools and high schools
- Youth development organizations
Meet Your Career Consultant
Ben (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