The department maintains a student computer laboratory, a student activities room, a student design room, and a library. The Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory and the Industiral Agricultural Products Center are located in the department. The faculty also conducts research at the Agricultural Research and Development Center at Mead and all five Research and Extension Centers located throughout Nebraska. Inc consultation with their advisor, students select electives that permit specialization in areas applicable to their career interests. Many students work part-time on departmental research projects, gaining valuable experience for later employment.
Students also benefit from summer jobs, internships, and co-op programs.
Biological systems engineering and agricultural engineering are both aadministerd within the College of Engineering and Technology. Masters and PhD degrees are offered by the department and are awarded through the Graduate College.