Agriculture Programs of Study
Southern Utah University’s roots are deeply embedded in the study of agriculture. Students in SUU’s agricultural sciences and industries program study the latest science behind farming and apply that education first hand on the university’s 800-acre farm and 2,800-acre mountain property. Between the strong reputation of the Southern Utah University program, the internship opportunities, and hands-on nature of the program, the agricultural sciences and industries degree has earned an excellent track record for job placement of graduates in the agriculture field.
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
- Agricultural Science and Industry - Agribusiness Emphasis (B.S.)
- Agricultural Science and Industry - Agriculture Education Emphasis (B.S.)
- Agricultural Science and Industry - Animal Science and Industries Emphasis (B.S.)
- Agricultural Science and Industry - General Agriculture Emphasis (B.S.)
- Agricultural Science and Industry - Natural Resources/Range Management Emphasis (B.S.)
- Agricultural Science and Industry - Plant Science and Industries Emphasis (B.S.)
Certificate
Minor
Agriculture Studies at SUU
As a student in this bachelor’s degree program, you will take a common core of classes and then choose an area of emphasis in which you will take more specialized courses. Areas of emphasis include:
- Plant Science
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Business
- Equine Science
- Range Management and Natural Resources
Students also have the option to customize a general agricultural degree program to achieve specific career goals.
While lower division Agricultural Sciences classes may include between 30-40 students, upper-division courses in this degree program are much smaller and include only 10-15 students. This intimate learning environment gives instructors an opportunity to work closely with all students and help them fine-tune their career plans to meet their personal objectives.
Career and Salary Potential for Agricultural Sciences and Industries Graduates
A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences and Industries can open career options in many different directions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives information about a few of these positions.
| Position | Median average annual salary | Anticipated growth through 2028 |
|---|---|---|
|
Agricultural and food scientist |
$64,020 |
7 percent |
|
Conservation scientist or forester |
$61,310 |
3 percent |
|
Farmers or ranchers |
$67,950 |
-1 percent |
|
Agricultural sales |
$69,095 |
2 percent |
SUU Helps to Meet Demand for Agriculture Educators
In response to the high demand for agriculture teachers, the Department of Agriculture and Nutrition at Southern Utah University has added a new agriculture education emphasis to its program for students looking to become agriculture educators at the high school level.