Through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, you’ll find the career possibilities are endless. Check out our nearly 40 undergraduate majors and options and see where you fit.
Agribusiness (AGBL)
Careers: Financial Analyst, Business Manager, Sales Manager
Agricultural Communications & Journalism (AGCJ)
Careers: Reporter, Advertising Copy Writer, News Anchor, Editor
Agricultural Economics (AGEC) – 4 Options:
Finance and Real Estate
Careers: Investment and Asset Manager, Banker, Corporate Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Appraiser, Actuary Risk Analyst, Loan OfficerFood Marketing Systems
Careers: Domestic and International Food Marketer, Food Management Representative, Grain Trader, Manufacturing Services AgentPolicy and Economic Analysis
Careers: Environmental Protection Compliance Officer, Purchasing Agent, Policy Analyst or Advisor, FBI AgentRural Entrepreneurship
Careers: Small Business Operator, Insurance or Real Estate Agent, Banker, Sales Executive
Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED)
Careers: Community Service (non-profit) Agent, Sales Executive, Banker, Extension Specialist, State and Federal Agent, Consumer Service Representative, Leadership Consultant
Agricultural Science (AGSC)
Careers: Agricultural Science Teacher, Extension Agent, Teacher
Agricultural Systems Management (AGSM)
Careers: Plant Manager, Technical Systems Marketer, Project Manager
Agronomy (and Plant & Environmental Soil Science) (AGRO)
Careers: Golf Course or Sports Field Manager, Biofuel Agronomics Manager, Crop Production Manager, Crop Researcher, Soil & Water Conservationist, Environmental and Sustainable Development Specialist
Animal Science (ANSC)
Careers: Veterinarian, Animal Nutritionist, Meat Inspector, Livestock Researcher, Ranch Manager
Biochemistry (BICH)
Careers: Health Sciences Professional, Genetic Counselor, Researcher, Lab Technician
Bioenvironmental Sciences (BESC)
Careers: Environmental Consultant, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Environmental Biotechnologist
Biological & Agricultural Engineering (BAEN)
Careers: Food Process Engineer, Machine Systems Designer, Bioenergy Analyst
Community Development (CDEV)
Careers: State and Local Government Administrator, Regional Planner, Community Program Coordinator, International Community Development Specialist
Dairy Science (DASC)
Careers: Dairy Herd Manager, Veterinarian, Animal Nutritionist
Ecological Restoration (ECOR)
Careers: Environmental Consultant, Energy Consultant, Government Agency Analyst
Entomology (ENTO)
Careers: Pest Management Specialist, Agrochemical Industry Manager, Scientific Researcher, Regulatory Entomologist, Public Health Official
Environmental Studies (ENST)
Careers: Natural Resource Policy Analyst, Environmental Health Specialist, Municipal Waste Manager
Floriculture (FLOR)
Careers: Greenhouse Supervisor, Cut Flower Buyer, Plant Breeder
Food Science and Technology (FSTC)
Careers: Food Product Developer, Quality Assurance Manager, Food Chemist, Food Marketer
Forensic & Investigative Sciences (FIVS)
Careers: Homeland Security Officer, Forensic Investigator, Lawyer, Lab Technician, Forensic Researcher
Forestry (FORS)
There are two options: Forest Resource Management (FORS MGT), and Urban Forest Management (FORS URF).
Careers: Extension Specialist, Tree Management Analyst, Forestry Consulting, Educator
Genetics (GENE)
Careers: Health Science Professional, Genetic Counselor, Researcher, Lab Technician
Horticulture – B.A. (HORT)
Careers: Floral or Landscape Designer, Event Planner, Horticultural Therapist
Horticulture – B.S. (HORT)
Careers: Vineyard Manager, Research Scientist, Landscape Supervisor, Extension Specialist, “Green Industry” Consultant
Nutritional Sciences (NUSC)
Careers: Health Professional, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Community Outreach Specialist
Poultry Science (POSC)
Careers: Researcher, Educator, Equipment Marketer, Disease Management Specialist, Animal Nutritionist
Rangeland Ecology & Management (RLEM)
There are two options: Ranch Management (RLEM RMO) and Ranch Resources (RLEM RRO)
Careers: Natural Resource Planner, Land Management Consultant, Real Estate Consultant
Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS)
Careers: Community Recreation Planner, Resort or Hotel Manager, Youth Leader, State or National Park Manager
Renewable Natural Resources (RENR)
Careers: Resource Inventory Analyst, Natural Resource Planner, Land Remediation Technician
Spatial Sciences (SPSA)
Careers: Urban Planner, Ecosystem Manager, Homeland Security Analyst
University Studies (USAL-LED)
Careers: Lawyer, Social Worker, Politician, Public Service Officer
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences (WFSC)
Careers: Wildlife Manager, Conservation Scientist, Fisheries Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental Consultant, Teacher, Federal/State/Local Natural Resource Agent
