Agricultural Sciences
Seeking a career that puts you in touch with the natural world? Want to grow food, make wine, or create craft beverages? Interested in studying wildlife or caring for animals?
With more than 40 undergraduate degrees offered via OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences, students can go on to a wide variety of careers focused on agriculture, natural science, farming, conservation, food science, wildlife biology, and more.
What can I do with my Ag Sci degree?
Use the What Can I Do With This Major? tool (produced by a partner university) to search though common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize your job opportunities.
After your degree, what's your next move? Use the My Next Move tool, based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor, to get info on potential career paths, job openings, and salaries.
Get Ag Sci Career Help
Ag Sci students:
Make an appointment with Katie Harvey, your College of Agricultural Sciences career advisor.
Make an in-person or virtual appointment via Beaver Hub
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Meet with Katie for:
- career exploration & advice
- applying to graduate school
- networking and interview skills
- resume, CV and cover letter reviews
- salary negotiation
- other career questions
What should my Ag Sci resume look like?
Resumes in the agricultural sciences can follow many formats. A traditional, chronological resume highlights your education and work experience, starting with the most recent.
If you're transitioning careers, re-entering the workforce after a break, or want to highlight skills you've gathered in diverse areas of your life, consider a functional resume.
Many students in natural resources fields apply for jobs in state or federal government. Government resumes follow specific formatting. Learn how to write an effective government resume.
Academic or scientific positions often require a curriculum vitae (CV), which is a comprehensive record of your academic achievements. Learn about creating a CV.
Sample Resumes
See sample resumes from natural science fields.
See sample CVs from a variety of academic fields.
More career resources for Ag Sci students
Ag Sci Spotlights
See how students in the College of Agricultural Sciences are turning their dreams into reality and finding success beyond OSU.
Do you ever wish you had someone to talk to about your dreams and plans for the future? Katie is the person to talk to for Ag Sci students! Learn more about how OSU career advisors can support you.