Sustainable Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Sustainable Agriculture major combines the skills and knowledge to incorporate economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in food and farming systems. This broad-based certificate combines plant and soil science, animal science and business in a hands-on approach to prepare students for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Sustainable Agriculture Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 49,080
- High salary: 160,870
- Average salary: 86350
Agricultural Technicians
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 32,860
- High salary: 69,010
- Average salary: 46790
Animal Scientists
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 48,440
- High salary: 235,750
- Average salary: 79120
All Careers in Sustainable Agriculture (8)
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 86,350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 85,310 |
| Animal Scientists | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 79,120 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 71,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 59,330 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Agricultural Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
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