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Agricultural Science Degree

Program(s) Available: B.S., Minor

Plant Roots in the Growing Ag Science Field

Are you looking for an agricultural science education that offers more than a degree? At Northwest Missouri State University, you’ll find an ag science program that turns your passion for agriculture into marketable skills employers seek. Prepare to meet the agriculture and food industries’ demands by honing your skills at our University farm. Build meaningful connections with regional industry partners who recruit our graduates. And choose a degree in agricultural science that employers respect – 96% of our graduates find agricultural science jobs after graduation.

Pick Your Path: Agricultural Science Degree Options

Why Choose Northwest for Your Agricultural Science Degree?

At Northwest, you’ll be at the center of an experience that’s designed around your success. Join a supportive community where professors know you by name and tailor guidance to your career goals. As Missouri’s #1 ranked agricultural science degree for value, Northwest makes sure you get what you paid for – a practical, career-oriented education that provides real-world skills and connections to help you stand out as you apply for agricultural science jobs.

Why Choose Northwest for Your Agricultural Science Degree?

Right Size. Right Price.

We offer multiple pathways to support your agricultural education. The School of Agriculture offers dedicated scholarships for students like you as well as other general academic scholarships and need-based financial aid programs. With Northwest’s commitment to affordability, you can focus on developing your agricultural expertise instead of worrying about finances.

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Northwest at a Glance

Every Student, Every Day

Northwest’s agricultural science major is one of 200 majors and programs designed to help you achieve your goals. From our carefully designed curriculum to our accessible faculty members, we want to make a lasting difference in your agricultural education.

150+ Clubs and Organizations 

Nearly every Northwest student is involved in an agricultural organization. Join groups like Collegiate Farm Bureau or Sigma Alpha, our professional agricultural sorority, to develop your leadership skills and form lifelong friendships with like-minded peers.

A Family of Bearcats

As a Bearcat, you’ll join a tight-knit community that feels like family. The green and white Bearcat spirit brings the excitement of NCAA Division II athletics to life.

Career ready

That’s something that I think a lot of Northwest students take for granted. Being able to see your professor in the hallway, and they recognize you and actually care for you – that’s awesome.

Monica Thornburg | Mugrage Hay and Cattle | Agriculture Science | 2020

Ag Science Program FAQ

Ag Science Program Faculty

Our agricultural science faculty are experts in their field. They bring both academic expertise and real-world agricultural experience to the classroom, providing personalized mentorship to help you develop the skills employers seek.

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