Dig deeper and advance your career with a Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences
Acquire a competitive edge with this advanced degree that allows you the choice to dig deeper into agricultural economics, agricultural mechanization, animal science, plant and soil science or horticulture. Take advantage of graduate-level research using on-campus instructional and research farm facilities or off-campus facilities with cooperating institutions. Prepare for a better career or further graduate study using exciting experiential learning and in-field training. This program offers both a thesis and a non-thesis option as well as online programs.
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SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Grow Your Passion for Agriculture
A&M-Commerce has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. Explore horticulture, wildlife, livestock herds and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.
Join the Family
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.
Accomplished Faculty
Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.
Career Readiness
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.
An advanced degree in agricultural sciences will offer you the opportunity to:
Study in-depth agricultural economics, agricultural mechanization, animal science, plant and soil science or horticulture.
Participate in graduate-level research using on-campus instructional and research farm facilities or off-campus facilities with cooperating institutions.
Prepare for further graduate study and doctoral degrees.
Nearly 60,000 agricultural job openings are expected annually in the U.S. and are on the rise, but only 35,000 graduates are available to fill these positions. Agricultural sciences students are provided on-the-job experience with internships in the rapidly growing agri-related areas of industry and business. All assignments are at an approved work situation under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Here, you will apply that in-depth knowledge gained in the classroom to face the day-to-day challenges found in the field.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Agricultural and Food Scientist
$64,020
Agricultural Engineer
$77,110
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
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What You Will Learn
You will study agricultural economics, agricultural mechanization, animal science, plant and soil science or horticulture with graduate-level research on and off campus. This research and coursework will help you achieve advancement in an agricultural career or prepare you for a doctoral program.
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Featured Courses
Statistical Methods in AgricultureAG 505
In this course you will cover topics such as descriptive statistics, measures of dispersion, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, pairwise comparisons, and linear regression.
Animal BreedingANS 522
This course will lead you to examine problems in population genetics as applied to domestic animals. In addition, you will learn about heredity and environmental interaction, methods of selection, mating systems, and biometrics of animal improvements.
International Agricultural TradeAEC 560
You will gain a deeper understanding of trade theory dealing with the production, marketing, and distribution of goods and services, as well as cover the following concepts: comparative advantage, gains from specialization, trade models, trade policy analysis, partial equilibrium analysis of free trade, welfare aspects of trade, preferential agreements, and policy issues.
Endocrinology of Domestic AnimalsANS 512
In this course you will study the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system, hormone-producing cells, synthesis of hormones, mechanisms of hormone action, and effects of hormones on physiological processes in domestic animals, as well as the study of hormone-related diseases and disorders.
The Agribusiness Club encourages fellowship among students in both agribusiness and agricultural and applied economics. We provide students with unique networking and professional opportunities and experiences.
Bachelor’s degree, including all transcripts used towards a bachelor’s degree
Any master’s degree transcript(s) with graduate coursework (if applicable)
One of the following Bachelor’s degree options:
Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution in agricultural sciences or closely related field of study with an overall bachelor’s GPA of
3.00 or higher or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of the bachelor’s degree.
2.75-2.99 and at least one of the following:
Official general GRE score report
Official GMAT score report
Passing score on one of the following Texas Educator Certification Exams (TEXES):
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6-12 (172)
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160)
AAFCS Exam for Texas FCS Teacher Certification (200)
Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution in a field other than agricultural sciences and at least one of the following:
Official general GRE score report
Official GMAT score report
Passing score on one of the following Texas Educator Certification Exams (TEXES):
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6-12 (172)
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160)
AAFCS Exam for Texas FCS Teacher Certification (200)
Application Packet Submission Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Faculty Review Process
To be accepted into the Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Sciences program, your graduate school application will be reviewed by the graduate faculty in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Agricultural Sciences (MS) :: Admissions Requirements, International
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Application fee: $75.00, USD
All official transcripts
Bachelor’s degree, including all transcripts used towards bachelor’s degree
Any master’s degree transcript(s) with graduate coursework (if applicable)
A copy of the provisional certificate or diploma
International applicants without a U.S.-regionally accredited awarded bachelors or master’s degree in agricultural sciences or closely related field of study with an overall bachelor’s GPA of 3.00 or higher or a 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours of bachelor’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree in a field of agricultural sciences or related field of study from a university with coursework and degree plans equivalent to that of a U.S. regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least one of the following:GMAT/General Test GRE official test scores or 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (3.25 on the last 60 hours of coursework toward the bachelor’s degree)
Official general GRE score report, or
Official GMAT score report, or
Passing score on one of the following Texas Educator Certification Exams (TEXES):
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6-12 (172)
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160)
AAFCS Exam for Texas FCS Teacher Certification (200)
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor
Must reflect a balance of at least $26,024.82 USD and be less than 1 year old
English Proficiency Scores must be less than 2 years old.
Official TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550), or
Official IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall), or
Official PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher), or
Completion (all years) of a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Application Packet Submission Deadlines
Applications (including all required documents and for programs that are not fully online) have the following deadlines:
Fall admission consideration: June 1
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15
Faculty Review Process
To be accepted into the Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Sciences program, your graduate school application will be reviewed by the graduate faculty in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Our faculty and staff are excited to guide you through the admission process and answer questions or concerns. Give us a call or email and we will get back to you right away.
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