Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications Major

If your passion is communication and information, the Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications major will prepare you for a rewarding career in a steadily growing market. Courses emphasize practical knowledge and hands-on experience in teaching, leadership, and communications, in addition to well-rounded, individualized coursework in agricultural topics.

Agricultural Communications

On this path, you will gain a deep understanding of the agricultural industry while you hone your communications skills. Students who graduate with this concentration may work in a variety of fields, such as public relations, journalism, and social media.

Career Opportunities:

• Agriculture broadcaster - median annual salary of $45,000
• Extension agent - median annual salary of $49,770
• Photojournalist - median annual salary of $37,500
• Public relations executive - median annual salary of $70,460

Curriculum

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Agricultural Education

This path gives you a broad background in both agricultural sciences and education, communications, and leadership. You will be prepared to work in a diversity of fields, including agricultural extension, management, secondary education, and government.

Career Opportunities:

• Agricultural educator - median annual salary of $46,800
• Career counselor - median annual salary of $56,040
• Crop consultant - median annual salary of $49,840
• Extension agent - median annual salary of $45,550

Curriculum

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Leadership

Prepare for a leadership role in a variety of agricultural industries. This concentration will develop your skills for employment with the Extension service or in a variety of agricultural industry careers.

Career Opportunities:

• Agriculture broadcaster — median annual salary of $45,000
• Extension agent — median annual salary of $49,770
• Photojournalist — median annual salary of $37,500
• Public relations executive — median annual salary of $70,460

Curriculum