Overview

This Agricultural Science major at Pennsylvania State University enables students to develop programs of study to serve their individual needs by assembling courses selected from various departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences.

The student develops either a broad background in agriculture or a special program of study not currently offered within departments of the college.

Students are expected to focus study on one or more disciplines of the agricultural sciences by selecting a minor from the approved list of minors offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences. The student, in consultation with an adviser, is given considerable flexibility for selecting courses to satisfy individual interests and aspirations.

Careers

Students can prepare themselves for careers in the following:

Agricultural and natural resource related sales, and /or public relations
Food, agricultural and natural resource commodity groups
Agricultural finance
Governmental and conservation agencies
The Cooperative Extension Service
Land use and appraisal
International agriculture agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science
Global Agriculture Education
International Development, Renewable Resources, and the Environment
Careers in Animal Agriculture
Practices of Organic Agriculture Keystone/General Education Course
Integrated Pest Management
Animal Products Technology
Animal Products Technology Laboratory
Environmental Factors and Their Effect on Your Food Supply
Landscape Soil and Water Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture View 435 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21098 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21098 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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