Agricultural Education
College of Agriculture
Agricultural education students combine their interest in agriculture with their desire to work with people. Students are prepared to teach agricultural science, business, and related subjects in junior high, high school, or college settings. They also can pursue careers in agricultural service industries. There is a high demand for agricultural science and business teachers in Indiana and across the United States.
Points of Pride
- Many career opportunities for graduates
- Teaching options in many states and internationally
- Leadership and youth development emphasis
- Family atmosphere
- Salaries in the top tier for College of Agriculture graduates
- Teacher openings outpace the number of graduates each year
- Opportunities to network and build lifelong friendships
Careers:
Graduates teach agriculture in junior high schools, high schools, and colleges; work as extension agents for the state and federal government; or fill a wide variety of posts in agribusiness and industry.Contact Information:
Youth Development and Agricultural Education, ydae@ydae.purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-8422, Fax: (765) 496-1152
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