The Agricultural Engineering Technology Program is designed to provide basic knowledge in engineering technology and management. Faculty train students to apply scientific, engineering, and management knowledge toward the solutions of problems associated with sustaining and improving agricultural systems. Instruction also focuses on developing good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and use of computer information technology. Career opportunities are provided in natural resource conservation, production management, technical sales and service, quality assurance, material and product testing, and manufacturing technology. Upon graduation, students are prepared for graduate study in agricultural engineering technology and management, biological systems engineering, biomedical engineering, and medical school.

Undergraduate Major

Agricultural Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Career Opportunities

• Agricultural Equipment Specialist
• Agricultural Imports Inspector
• Biological Systems Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• CAD Programmer
• Design Technician
• Energy Advisor
• Engineering Technician
• Environmental Consultant
• Experimental Mechanic
• Farm Manager/Operator
• Network Engineer
• Plant Operations Manager
• Precision Agricultural Specialist
• Quality Control Manager
• Research Technician
• Safety Specialist
• Systems Designer
• Water Management/Quality Specialist

For more information, go to: www.asabe.org to learn more about Agricultural and Biological Engineering Careers and Graduate study opportunities.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the university high school students must have a GPA of 2.25 as well as an SAT score of 430 on Critical Thinking/Verbal and 400 on Math or an ACT score of 17 on English and 17 on Math.