The knowledge of science, technical agriculture, management strategies, and economics gained from a degree in Agricultural Systems Management provides a solid career foundation. Graduates in Agricultural Systems Management may work in agribusiness, production agriculture, horticulture, or turf maintenance technology.
Potential Career Areas:
- Food, turf, and ornamental crop production
- Consulting
- Small business ownership
- Management
- Purchasing
- Education
- Cooperative extension services
- Research
- Manufacturing
- Communications
- Public relations
- Market research
- Groundskeeping
Sample Employers:
- Farms and greenhouses
- Government agencies
- Community garden organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (food aid)
- Agricultural research stations
- Agricultural manufacturers
- Commercial food producers
- Media/magazines
- Consulting firms
- Sports stadiums
- Landscaping firms
- Private contracting/small business ownership
- Colleges and universities
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
|
$37,000 - $47,500
|
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Agricultural Consultant
|
$27,431 - $41,563
|
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Farm Management Advisor
|
$42,000 - $52,000
|
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Purchaser, Farm Products
|
$30,800 - $54,200
|
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Contract Administrator
|
$46,500 - $64,500
|
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Horticultural Technician
|
$16,240 - $24,931
|
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Farmer
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$19,920 - $33,550
|
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Farm Manager
|
$39,000 - $49,000
|
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Farm Crop Production Technicians
|
$17,960 - $33,990
|
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Agricultural Inspector
|
$24,000 - $41,700
|
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Public Relations Specialist
|
$30,140 - $51,280
|
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Market Research Analyst
|
$33,300 - $60,600
|
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Farm Labor Contractor
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$19,400 - $30,000
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Groundskeeping Supervisor
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$27,000 - $41,900
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).