Overview

The Agricultural Sciences bachelor degree program, offered by Cornell University major sits at the center of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, providing access to all that a public-private research university offers.

With CALS’ individualized approach to agricultural sciences, there is no “typical student.” Our major offers a broad foundation in agriculture, but allows for flexibility, so students can tailor their studies and explore their passions across and beyond the agricultural sciences.

Matching our students’ multi-faceted interests, this major allows for deepening your understanding with specific concentrations of study, in preparation for careers that require a scientific and integrated understanding of agriculture and food systems.

Key Facts

Graduates pursue a variety of careers, including food production and marketing, agricultural education in secondary schools, organic farming, cooperative extension and crop consultation.

Marketing specialist

Dairy nutrition sales and consulting

Crop consultant

District sales manager

Chief innovation officer

Director of training and development

Financial loan officer

Associate produce buyer

Marketing project coordinator

Management trainee

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Guided Explorations: Growing You and Your Path in the Agricultural Sciences

Integrated Pest Management

Plant Science and Systems

Sustainable Agriculture: Food, Farming, and the Future

Field Crop Systems

Soil Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture View 430 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

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48010 USD / year

≈ 48010 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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