Careers in Agriscience
Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies
409 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-6580 http://www.canr.msu.edu/aee
409 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-6580 http://www.canr.msu.edu/aee
This major provides a foundation for students seeking careers in teaching and the dynamic agricultural and natural resources industries. Organizing workshops and seminars; developing leadership programs for business and government agencies; teaching agriscience at the high school level; and representing new product lines and services for industry are just a few of the careers available to Agriscience majors.
Selected companies that hire after graduation:
- Elementary and Secondary School Systems (Teaching)
- Michigan State University Extension/4-H
- Monsanto Company
- Gerber Company
- Homeland Security Admin.
- MSU Farms
- John Deere
- Crop Production Services
- Michigan Farm Bureau
- Michigan Department of Agriculture
- Enviroland
- Countrymark Co-operative
Sample job titles:
- Agriscience Educator/Teacher
- Extension/4H Agent
- Field Scout
- District Sales Representative
- Agricultural Retail Store Manager
| Average Starting Salary: | $37,000 |
| Salary Range: | $28,000-$48,000 |