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Agricultural Engineer

💰 Earn $82K-$125K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 Month Training

📈 6.9% Job Growth

Innovate sustainable solutions for global agricultural challenges.
Enhance food production and resource conservation through engineering expertise.
Blend technology and nature to revolutionize farming practices.

What Agricultural Engineers DoApply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.

Agricultural Engineers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationBachelor Degree

Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time2 to 4 years

Job Openings100 Annually

Median earnings

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National Median

$98,590

Most earn within this range

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$82K25th percentile

$125K75th percentile

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Influencing or leading others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

you value

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

you are skilled in

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making

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Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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