These are usually in applied research or in helping with basic research. A master's or doctoral degree is required for basic research. A Ph.D. degree in agricultural science is usually needed for college teaching. It is also needed for administrative research positions. Degrees in related sciences such as biology, chemistry, or physics or in related engineering specialties may also be helpful.
All states have a college that offers agricultural degrees.
Many other colleges and universities also offer agricultural science degrees or courses. However, not every school offers all specialties. Typical undergraduate agricultural science courses include communications, economics, business, and physical and life sciences courses. This is in addition to a wide variety of technical agricultural science courses. For animal science students, these courses might include animal breeding, reproductive physiology, nutrition, and meat and muscle biology.