Overview

Professionals who understand global agricultural and natural resources systems are in demand everywhere – in food and fiber industries, in schools and universities, and in government agencies.

The Agricultural Education program from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University offers two major concentrations, depending on your career goals:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Education (Agricultural Professional Service) - This curriculum is for students seeking careers in Cooperative Extension, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, or in agribusiness and industry.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Education (Secondary Education) - The curriculum in secondary education is for students seeking careers teaching agriscience in middle and high schools. Graduates are eligible to apply for the agricultural education teaching license in North Carolina. Students majoring in this concentration will also have to be admitted to the College of Education’s Teacher Education Program at N.C. A&T, and must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.8, in addition to other program requirements. Please ask your advisor for more details and information about these requirements.

Both concentrations provide an education in all areas of agricultural sciences, including animal sciences, agribusiness management, plant and soil sciences, natural resources and environmental sciences and biological engineering. Leadership and communication skills are emphasized throughout both curriculums.

Programme Structure

Concentrations:

Second Major Concentration
Agricultural Business and Marketing
Plant and Soil Science
Rural Sociology
Agricultural Science Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Agribusiness Agriculture View 467 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Official High School and College Transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency
Complete, sign and return the International Student Data Form.

Provide a photocopy of the identification page(s) in your passport or official document showing the correct name combination you will be using inside the United States and at the university.
If you are currently in F-1 or J-1 status inside the United States provide the OIA with documents confirming your current legal status to include the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019), the I-94 (front and back), a valid passport and U.S. visa stamp pages, etc. You must complete the SEVIS transfer process.

Tuition Fee

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International

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3540 USD per year during 48 months.

Online North Carolina Incoming Students: $2,880 per year
Online Out of State Students: $13,944 per year

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Agricultural Education.

Available Scholarships

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