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Agricultural Engineer

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AVG. SALARY

$78,520

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Agricultural engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as agricultural or biological engineering. Employers may prefer to hire candidates who have graduated from programs accredited by a professional association, such as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Insider Info

Additional Information

An engineering degree is required. "It doesn't matter which field of engineering your training is in," says engineering professor Don Norum. "Employers are not concerned with the specific degree. They know that if you graduated in engineering, you have good math and problem-solving skills."

There are many colleges that offer specializations in agricultural and biological engineering, however.

Extra Requirements

Licensure is not required for entry-level positions as an agricultural engineer. A Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence, can be acquired later in one’s career.

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