17:1

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94%

Recent graduates employed or continuing education

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Discover the power of combining passion and purpose with NDSU’s agricultural education degree program, designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in agriculture. This unique program blends cutting-edge agricultural knowledge with innovative teaching and training techniques. With courses spanning agricultural economics, plant and animal sciences and more, plus CAEP accreditation, you’ll receive a comprehensive, high-quality education and graduate as a versatile, highly sought-after professional ready to shape the future of agriculture.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Extension Agricultural Agent
  • County Extension Agent
  • Agriculture Teacher
  • Horticulture Instructor
  • Professor

National Median Salary

$47,900
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Continuing Education Instructor
  • Technology Instructor
  • FFA Advisor
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

Shape Your Future

NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Tailor Your Degree

Create a path that meets your unique career goals by choosing from one of two dynamic pathways. The teacher licensure pathway prepares you to lead agricultural programs at the middle, secondary, post-secondary and adult levels. The training and development pathway, prepares you to design impactful educational programs for corporations, Extension services and nonprofits.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The program provides a well-rounded education with courses designed to combine general studies, preparation for effective teaching and learning, as well as a broad background in the various disciplines in agriculture.

Real-World Experience

Gain practical, hands-on experience through a required internship capstone where you’ll apply what you learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. In the teacher licensure pathway, the internship is student teaching. In the training and development pathway, the internship is typically within the corporate setting or within an Extension setting.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through student organizations, including the Agricultural Education Society, an organization that fosters professional development, service and community building among students, especially those in agricultural and Extension education. Participation in these organizations help build strong connections with peers and allow you to develop leadership skills.

Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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