Agribusiness Management & Rural Development

Graduates in Agribusiness Management & Rural Development may find employment in many areas of agriculture, business, and industry. Some careers that these graduates are qualified for include:

• Poultry Industry Plant Manager
• Poultry Industry Field Representative
• Farm Loan Officer
• Farm Manager
• Extension Agent/Nutrient Management Specialist
• Economic Development Specialist
• Farm Input Sales Representative

Graduates of this program have found employment with companies such as Southern States Cooperative, Tractor Supply Company, USDA, or have started their own businesses.

Students obtaining graduate degrees have found employment with Abt Associates (a consulting firm), Mellon Trust-Securities Lending Division, Resources for the Future, Chicago Board of Trade, and World Bank.

Graduate School Options
Graduates from the Agribusiness Management & Rural Development program may choose to continue their education by pursuing graduate degrees in Agriculture Economics or Agriculture.

Students from the program have been admitted to graduate school in institutions such as Penn State, WVU, Clemson, University of Florida, and Texas A & M.

Starting Salaries
$33,000-$36,000