Career Paths
A degree in agribusiness will help you understand agriculture, food and natural resource production, policies, and processes. Our graduates are prepared to take on the challenges of a rapidly evolving sustainable agriculture industry, whether they return to a family farm or exchange commodities and negotiate global trade deals.
- Agriculture lending
- Commodity marketing
- Farm and agribusiness management
- Retail farm supply and marketing
- Chemical and seed company management and sales
- Production agriculture
How much do Agricultural Business graduates make?
Graduates of this degree make on average $50,000-$70,000 a year.
$59 million
FHSU awards
in loans, grants, scholarships, and employment funding to students annually
"Agriculture is so important and intertwined in rural lifestyles and communities. I can't think of another industry with such a unifying passion as agriculture, and even as a little kid, I knew I wanted to be a part of that. It's important to have meaningful work that serves a greater good."
Read about Megan’s internship with High Plains Farm Credit and experience on the High Plains Farm Credit Student Board.
Highlights
What classes will you take as an Agricultural Business major?
Whether you are on-campus or online, FHSU agricultural business majors gain a comprehensive understanding of the agriculture industry with courses in animal science, agronomy, marketing farm products, farm management, agricultural law, and technology in agriculture.
View the Agricultural Business curriculum
Engage with industry leaders
Internships allow you to apply your studies, expand your professional network, build your resume, and gain experience in your future career—and they are an essential part of your college experience! View internships completed by students in the Agriculture Department newsletters. FHSU agriculture majors can participate in on-campus and online career days networking with regional business leaders and global agricultural organizations.
How do you get started on your bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business?
Connect with your admissions counselor or transfer success coach and take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.
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What Bachelor’s Degrees are Related to Agricultural Business?
Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy Business option.
Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Leadership option.
Bachelor of Business Administration
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