Agriculture, MS

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Overview

Drive innovation in agriculture

Let's elevate your expertise in the industry with a Master of Science in agriculture. Earning this degree will prepare you to step into advanced roles in agribusiness, livestock management, crop production and agricultural policy.

Dig into advanced research

Our curriculum combines deep scientific study with practical, hands-on application in our labs and research centers. You'll collaborate with expert faculty to design projects that align directly with your professional passions. The flexible scheduling accommodates both full-time students and working professionals looking to advance their careers.

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Requirements

Are courses face-to-face?
Yes.

What are my capstone options?
There are two options.
1. Non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam
2. Research thesis

Is the GRE required?
No.

Part of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.

Apply to the agriculture master's program

To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements
achieve an undergraduate 2.8 GPA or higher overall
and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.

If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you may be admitted on a provisional basis under the guidance of the graduate studies advisor.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application.