College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Business & Policy

Agribusiness
This major prepares you for a career in the nation’s growing business of producing, processing, and distributing food and fiber, in both traditional agribusinesses and nonagricultural companies. It is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Mays Business School.

Employment Opportunities: Business Owner, Financial Analyst, Financial Planner, Lawyer, Banker, Business Developer

Advisor contact: agecoug@ag.tamu.edu

Agricultural Economics
We expose students to a broad scope of issues related to agriculture, food, and managerial and resource economics. Our major is designed for students interested in starting businesses, banking and lending, real estate investment, public policy, or food marketing and trading.

Employment Opportunities: Investment Banker, Lawyer, Crop Consultant, Real Estate Agent/ Appraiser, Loan Officer, Marketing/Advertising Agent, Commodity Trader, Actuary Risk Analyst, Loan Officer, Policy Analyst or Advisor, Business Owner, Sales Executive, Manufacturing Services Agent

Advisor contact: agecoug@ag.tamu.edu

Horticulture (Bachelor of Arts)
With the option to earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in horticulture, you can emphasize science and biotechnology, manage a farm or greenhouse, or choose a more artistic career path — from designing corporate interiorscapes to planning wedding receptions.

Employment Opportunities: Plant Geneticist, Event Planner, Floral or Landscape Designer, “Green Industry” Consultant, Vineyard Manager, Horticultural Therapist, Botanical Garden Manager, Extension Specialist

Advisor contact: hortadvisor@tamu.edu

Engineering & Technology

Agricultural Systems Management
Graduates in Agricultural Systems Management manage people, money, and machines in the food and agricultural industries. Our students focus on practical experience in food-processing systems, water management, machinery and power systems, electrical systems, and electronics.

Employment Opportunities: Technical Support Specialist, Irrigation Systems Manager, Project Administrator, Staff Consultant

Advisor contact: advising@baen.tamu.edu

Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Apply knowledge of physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to the production and processing of food and fiber, the preservation and quality of water resources, and biological systems and machinery.

Employment Opportunities: Environmental Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Bioenergy Analyst, Food Process Engineer, Air Quality Specialist, Mechanical Systems Engineer

Advisor contact: advising@baen.tamu.edu

Spatial Sciences
Learn to use computer-based technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), and satellite remote sensing to influence decision making in business, science, and government. Enhance your problem-solving and planning skills by using these technologies. This program is jointly administered with the College of Geosciences.

Employment Opportunities: Homeland Security Analyst, Urban Land Manager, Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Software Developer, GPS Analyst

Advisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Environment & Conservation

Bioenvironmental Sciences
This interdisciplinary environmental degree equips you to play a direct role in developing solutions to environmental problems. Students design an experience in areas such as environmental hazards and regulations, alternative energy sources, environmental sampling, and pathogens and plant diseases.

Employment Opportunities: Environmental Consultant, Health Sciences Professional, Environmental Investigator, Municipal Waste Manager, Scientific Researcher, Lawyer, Environmental Policy Analyst

Advisor contact: BESCadvisor@tamu.edu

Ecological Restoration
Prepare for a career in the restoration or reclamation of damaged lands. This program provides a solid foundation for an advanced degree in restoration ecology, disturbed-land reclamation, or natural resources management.

Employment Opportunities: Land Reclamation Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Conservation Specialist, Disaster Relief Planner

Advisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Environmental Studies
This interdisciplinary program provides insight into the major societal forces influencing environmental issues. Students select courses involving politics, regulatory agreements, and economics to guide their degree plan.

Employment Opportunities: Natural Resource/Environmental Policy Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Energy Consultant, Lawyer

Advisor contact: BESCadvisor@tamu.edu

Forestry
Prepare to manage forests or conduct forest research, providing timber, water, wildlife, or recreation, through this program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. We provide advanced educational experiences for developing leaders in management, conservation, and restoration of the world’s diverse forests.

Employment Opportunities: Forestry Consultant, Conservation Specialist, Tree Management Analyst, Extension Specialist

Advisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Plant and Environment Soil Sciences
Study plants, soils, water, and air and their interaction in the environment. Students can learn how to measure environmental change through soil and water quality. The Plant Science career path emphasizes agronomy, plant breeding, plant genetics, crop physiology, plant pathology, and environmental agronomy.

Employment Opportunities: Land Reclamation Specialist, Crop Care Specialist, Soil and Water Conservationist, Soil Surveyor, Plant Breeder, Consultant, Researcher

Advisor contact: soilcropadvisor@tamu.edu

Rangeland Ecology and Management
Learn how relationships between plants, soil, and water impact sustainable and profitable land-management practices. Students can choose to study Ranch Management or Rangeland Resources.

Employment Opportunities: Range Management Specialist, Ranch Manager, Land Management Consultant, Natural Resource Planner, Environmental Consultant

Advisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Renewable Natural Resources
This major lets you design your expertise in natural resources and ecology, wildlife, recreation, and water. You can plan a career around natural resource management, social and public policy, or biophysical sciences.

Employment Opportunities: Lawyer, Resource Inventory Analyst, Natural Resource Planner, Environmental Consultant, Conservation Specialist, Regulatory Compliance Agent, Government Agent

Advisor contact: essmadvising@tamu.edu

Food, Animals, & Plants

Agronomy
Learn to create and maintain beautiful green spaces, such as golf courses and sports fields, or support thriving businesses and livable future communities by developing more efficient methods for growing crops for food or biofuels. Choose to study Agro Industry, Soil and Crop Management, or Turfgrass Management.

Employment Opportunities: Plant Geneticist, Golf Course Superintendent, Sports Field Manager, Biofuel Agronomist, Soil Scientist, Extension Specialist

Advisor contact: soilcropadvisor@tamu.edu

Animal Science
From medicine (veterinary or human) to animal marketing, we equip our students with knowledge and experience in animal breeding and genetics; equine, dairy, and meat science; animal nutrition, and physiology of reproduction.

Employment Opportunities: Veterinarian/Doctor, Animal Geneticist, Food Safety Inspector, Livestock Researcher, Ranch Manager, Meat Scientist, Reproduction Scientist

Advisor contact: anscience@mail.ansc.ad.tamu.edu

Entomology
Some of the world’s toughest problems in human and animal health and food production can be solved by entomologists. We offer career paths to public health, livestock and crop management, and entrepreneurship — all through studying insects.

Employment Opportunities: Public Health Official, Pest Management Specialist, Agrochemical Industry Manager, Regulatory Entomologist, Scientific Researcher

Advisor contact: entomain@tamu.edu

Food Science and Technology
This exciting major prepares you to develop new food products, design innovative processing technologies, improve the nutritional value of foods, and enhance the safety of our food supply. Choose between a Food Science option and an Industry option.

Employment Opportunities: Food Product Developer, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Chemist, Food Marketer, Research Scientist, Processing Plant Manager

Advisor contact: nfsc@tamu.edu

Horticulture (Bachelor of Science)
With the option to earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in horticulture, you can emphasize science and biotechnology, manage a farm or greenhouse, or choose a more artistic career path, from designing corporate interiorscapes to planning wedding receptions.

Employment Opportunities: Plant Geneticist, Event Planner, Floral or Landscape Designer, “Green Industry” Consultant, Vineyard Manager, Horticultural Therapist, Botanical Garden Manager, Extension Specialist

Advisor contact: hortadvisor@tamu.edu

Poultry Science
Poultry, including meat and eggs, is a major commodity. Graduates finish with knowledge of bird production, processing, business management, and research developments in genetics and physiology.

Employment Opportunities: Veterinarian/Doctor, Poultry Scientist, Disease Management Specialist, Animal Nutritionist, Food and Grocer Supplier/Distributor, Quality Control Officer

Advisor contact: advisor@poultry.tamu.edu

Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Our studies are dedicated to discovering and conserving biodiversity and natural resources and managing ecological systems. Students choose to study Aquatic Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, or Vertebrate Zoology. Courses combine a sound mixture of ecological theory and management principles.

Employment Opportunities: Veterinarian/Doctor, Wildlife Manager, Game Warden, Conservation Scientist, Wildlife and/or Fisheries Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental Consultant, Federal/State/Local Natural Resource Agent, Extension Specialist

Advisor contact: wfscprograms@tamu.edu

Medicine, Health & Sciences

Biochemistry
Study life from the molecular level to the most complex organisms and learn how to improve health, fight disease, and work toward scientific breakthroughs in all areas of the life sciences.

Employment Opportunities: Doctor, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Medical Researcher, Pharmaceutical Researcher

Advisor contact: biobiograd@tamu.edu

Genetics
Study the building blocks of heredity and their influence, from molecules to populations, and prepare to have a profound impact on human affairs in this rapidly developing field.

Employment Opportunities: Doctor, Geneticist, Cell Biologist, Medical Researcher

Advisor contact: biobiograd@tamu.edu

Nutritional Sciences
Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the biological and social sciences involved in food and human nutrition that optimize our health and well-being. Choose from three degree tracks: General Nutrition, Molecular and Experimental, and the Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Employment Opportunities: Doctor, Dietitian, Corporate Wellness Specialist, Community Outreach Specialist, Pharmaceutical Salesperson

Advisor contact: nfsc@tamu.edu

Forensic and Investigative Sciences
Learn how to use the life sciences, from DNA to ecology, to analyze crime scene evidence or solve mysteries in industrial, regulatory, or medical settings.

Employment Opportunities: Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Investigator, Homeland Security Officer, Lawyer, Forensic Researcher, FBI Agent

Advisor contact: entomain@tamu.edu

People & Connections

Agricultural Communications and Journalism
One of the few programs of its kind in the nation, this major focuses on writing, editing, publications production, public relations, and web communications. Graduates are prepared for a career in any media.

Employment Opportunities: News Anchor, Public Relations Manager, Advertising Copy Writer, Editor, Photographer, Reporter, Graphic Designer, Broadcast Journalist, Web Designer

Advisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.edu

Agricultural Leadership and Development
Focused on people, this major provides study in leadership and the human dimension of the agriculture industry. Students can combine our foundation in human relation skills in agriculture with elements of business, multiculturalism, policy, technology, and biological sciences.

Employment Opportunities: Lawyer, Sales Executive, Public Relations, Public Service, Community Service (nonprofit) Agent, Leadership Consultant, Sales Executive, State and Federal Agent, Extension Specialist, Consumer Service Representative, Banker

Advisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.edu

Agricultural Science
Students choose coursework from four general areas (Animal Science, Agricultural Systems, Plant and Soil Science, and Agricultural Economics) to pair with education courses that are offered in conjunction with the College of Education and Human Development. You will be certified as a teacher in the state of Texas and prepared to help fill the need for agricultural science teachers nationwide.

Employment Opportunities: Agricultural Science Teacher, Extension Agent, Teacher

Advisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.edu

Community Development 
Prepare to address social and economic issues in metropolitan centers, urban fringe areas, and rural settings by learning to balance development and environmental conservation while improving a community’s quality of life.

Employment Opportunities: International Community Development Specialist, State or Local Government Administrator, Youth Agency Program Leader, Counselor, County Extension Agent, Strategic Planning Consultant

Advisor contact: rptsoffice@ag.tamu.edu

Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
With a focus on improving community life, this major prepares you for a career in creating parks, tourism attractions, green spaces, youth development programs, and family sports and recreation facilities.

Employment Opportunities: Community Recreation Planner, Resort or Hotel Manager, Eco-Tourism and Adventure Tourism Planner, State or National Park Manager, Event Planner, Camp Director

Advisor contact: rptsoffice@ag.tamu.edu

University Studies–Leadership
This interdisciplinary major lets you customize courses to suit your career goals. Students combine a foundation in leadership theory and practice with two expertise areas or minors. Prepare to lead the field in your chosen profession.

Employment Opportunities: Nonprofit work, Lawyer, Public Service, Military, Business Owner

Advisor contact: alecleader@aged.tamu.edu