A degree from the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has the power to build skills, expand horizons, and open doors.
Our graduates go on to work in biotechnology, medicine, design, law, professional sports, vineyards, communications, teaching, journalism, finance, ranching, and more. We've got a place for you in the Davis College family. Explore some of the opportunities that emerge with a Davis College degree:
Agricultural & Applied Economics Agricultural Education & Communications Animal & Food Sciences Landscape Architecture Natural Resources Management Plant & Soil Science
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Agricultural & Applied Economics
Undergraduate Degrees
Agricultural and Applied Economics, B.S.
A Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics prepares students to manage
food companies, farms, ranches, banks, warehouses, insurance agencies, real estate
agencies, and many other businesses. Graduates become leaders and decision-makers
in organizations that supply agricultural inputs, provide financial and professional
services, and process and distribute agricultural products to consumers. This degree
allows the flexibility to pursue a number of minor specializations, such as animal
science, agronomy, general business, personal financial planning, or natural resource
management.
Agribusiness, B.S.
A degree in Agribusiness combines application courses in commodity trading analysis,
real estate appraisal, banking, international trade, and natural resource economics
with core business courses in accounting, marketing, management, finance, and business
law to provide a strong foundation for careers in business management.
Agricultural and Applied Economics, B.S. / Bachelor of Business Administration, B.B.A.
A dual degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics and General Business provides
two separate degrees: one from AAEC in the Davis College and a second degree from
the College of Business. This program prepares students to manage food companies,
farms, ranches, banks, warehouses, insurance agencies, real estate agencies, and many
other businesses. By completing this dual degree program, students will have enhanced
their marketability for a wide range of careers.
Careers in Agricultural & Applied Economics
If you’re interested in the business and management side of today’s agricultural industry, then a degree from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics might be for you. AAEC students build skills in agribusiness management, accounting, economics, marketing, finance, statistics, policy, trade, and agribusiness law.
You may choose this field if you want to:
- Work in management, marketing, or finance
- Acquire skills to start and operate your own business
- Prepare for law school and a career in business or agricultural law
- Improve efficiency, lower costs, and increase profit in agricultural and food-related businesses and firms
Career opportunities are wide-ranging:
- Business management
- Finance
- Commodity brokerage
- Distribution/logistics
- Energy resources
- Farm,ranch, or livestock management
- Government and public policy
- International trade and affairs
- Law
- Marketing and sales
- Production supervision
- Real estate
Learn more about the Dept. of Agricultural & Applied Economics
Agricultural Education & Communications
Undergraduate Degrees
Agricultural Communications, B.S.
Agricultural Communications students tell the story of agriculture and serve as effective
advocates within the industry. The communications component builds a versatile skill
set spanning writing, public speaking, visual storytelling, photography, and emerging
technology, while the selection of technical agriculture courses allows students to
specialize in areas of interest and to reinforce their general knowledge in agriculture.
- Teacher Certification Track - Agricultural Education prepares you to enter the classroom and beyond, opening doors to careers in secondary education, extension, and other areas of agricultural learning. Through the Teacher Certification track, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach agriculture at the high school level.
- Agricultural Leadership Concentration - The agricultural leadership track prepares students to enter a range of careers either in the public sector (legislative assistants, agricultural agencies) or private sector (training and development, management or sales in agricultural, food, and natural resource industries). This degree is also recommended for students interested in continued studies in professional schools such as Law or Business Administration.
Careers in Agricultural Education & Communications
Faculty members in the department use a student-centered approach to show students how to successfully function in today's fast-paced, technologically advanced job market. In addition to receiving a quality education, Agricultural Education & Communications students are part of a family-like atmosphere and attend many classes together at the university.
According to US Census data, education and agriculture fields have the lowest unemployment rates among recent grads. A degree prepares you for a range of careers:
- Education & extension
- Advertising & mass media
- Journalism & reporting
- Public relations
- Marketing & sales
- Production agriculture
- Government & public policy
- International development
- Business management
- Law
Learn more about the Dept. of Agricultural Education & Communications
Animal & Food Sciences
Undergraduate Degrees
Animal Science, B.S.
Animal Science offers a broad foundation in animal health, genetics, nutrition, and
behavior, preparing you for a wide range of careers in animal agriculture and beyond.
The degree offers two concentrations, industry or science, allowing you to tailor
your coursework to your interests, strengths, and long-term career goals. Whether
you’re interested in production agriculture, research or pre-professional pathways
such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing, or medicine, Animal Science helps
you build your future.
Food Science, B.S.
Food Science is a hands-on blend of STEM disciplines which prepares students to help
feed a growing global population through careers in the trillion-dollar food industry,
including processing, preservation, food safety and innovation. Students can choose
from two concentrations to align with their career goals:
- Industry Concentration - Combines science and technology to prepare students for careers in food production, manufacturing, product development, technical sales, regulatory affairs and related fields
- Science Concentration - Follows learning objectives recommended by the Institute of Food Technologists, preparing students for graduate study or pre-professional pathways
Careers in Animal & Food Science
If you're interested in the science or business of animal management, our animal science might be a good fit for you. If you want to use science to solve real-world problems, there’s our food science major, which integrates microbiology, chemistry, engineering, and nutrition around the study of food.
A variety of career choices are available to you:
- Veterinary medicine
- Feedlot and ranch management
- Cooperative extension
- Animal inspector or behaviorist
- Genetics specialist
- Medicine, pharmaceutical, and biotech research
- Product development
- Food microbiology & engineering
- Food safety & Quality Assurance analysis
- Flavor chemistry & sensory analysis
- Public health & regulatory agencies
Landscape Architecture
Undergraduate Degree
Landscape Architecture, B.L.A.
Our Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree is a four-year, design-intensive, professional
program which combines an emphasis on sustainability in arid and semi-arid community
planning and design, along with computer-aided design and landscape construction.
The BLA is an accredited degree, which means graduates will be eligible to apply for
licensure as a Landscape Architect.
Careers in Landscape Architecture
Landscape architects plan and design traditional places such as parks, residential developments, campuses, gardens, cemeteries, commercial centers, resorts, transportation facilities, corporate and institutional centers and waterfront developments. They also design and plan the restoration of natural places disturbed by humans such as wetlands, stream corridors, mined areas and forested land.
- Residential, commercial, and public design
- Conservation
- Parks, gardens, and arboreta
- Streetscapes and public spaces
- Golf course design
- Transportation corridors and facilities
- Hospitality and resort planning
- Sustainable design
- Historic preservation and restoration
- Urban design
Natural Resources Management
Undergraduate Degrees
Natural Resources Management, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management prepares students to plan,
develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and
renewable natural resources. Students can select one of five concentrations within
the major:
- Conservation Science,
- Fisheries Biology,
- Ranch Management,
- Range Conservation, or
- Wildlife Biology.
Conservation Law Enforcement, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement was developed cooperatively
with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to provide a track that trains students
to become game wardens.
Careers in Natural Resources Management
If you’re interested in a career that combines indoor and outdoor activities in the management of range, wildlife and fisheries, Natural Resources Management might be a good fit for you:
- Wildlife biologist
- Fire ecologist
- Ranch manager
- Environmental consultant
- Fisheries specialist
- Game warden
- Environmental lawyer
- Geographic Information System specialist
- Wildlife rehabilitation expert
- Zoo manager
Plant & Soil Science
Undergraduate Degrees
Plant and Soil Science, B.S.
Food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship are more critical
than ever. The Plant and Soil Science major prepares students to address a wide range
of plant and soil management challenges, with concentrations in:
- Crop Science,
- Environmental Soil & Water Science,
- Horticulture & Turfgrass Science,
- Local Food & Wine Production, and
- Viticulture & Enology.
Online Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science
Designed for aspiring professionals in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and
environmental sustainability, our online program blends science, technology and industry
insights to prepare you for a rewarding career in the field, with concentrations in:
- Horticulture,
- Local Food & Wine Production, or
- Viticulture & Enology.
Careers in Plant & Soil Science
With a degree in Plant & Soil Science, you can turn a love of plants and fresh air into a career:
- Agronomy consultant
- Greenhouse or nursery manager
- Soil health specialist
- Plant breeding and geneticist
- Golf course superintendent
- Horticultural garden director
- Vineyard manager or winemaker
- Precision agriculturalist
- Entomologist
- Crop scientist
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