Is an Agriculture Degree Worth It?

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[gamegamer]

It feels like we/ the society don’t appreciate those who work with agriculture. It feels like the job is underrated.

[mohanamohana]

Agriculture is not all about becoming a farmer..its a science of food and nature

[evanyount]

As someone with an Ag degree, trust me very few are going to school to become a farmer, if they are it's likely they were told by their parents to get a degree (probably agribusiness) so they at least have business skills. That being said there are almost 20 million ag job in the US alone, 10% of the American workforce (for reference the population of Australia is 26 million.) Less than 2% are in production agriculture i.e. farmers and ranchers. Of that 2% in production ag 52% of them have a primary job outside of farming. All while almost every major agriculture school, Iowa State, TAMU, Auburn etc. boast a 90-100% job placement (or continuing education) after 6 months of graduation. Agriculture degrees are very versatile and very needed, I like to say for every "civilian" job there's an agricultural equivalent. We need more people with ag degrees.

[lolaopilowska]

This is a shame for those in the US, as here in the UK, there is an incredible demand for agriculture workers and it's projected to grow a lot in the coming years. We have an ageing population, especially in the agriculture sector, with the average worker being around 60 years old, leaving a lot of positions unfilled. Few young people have an interest in it as well, so graduates here are in quite a unique position when it comes to the UK's economy. I'm starting my degree in September, so I've looked into it a lot.

While you're correct in saying you don't NEED a degree in agriculture, here it gives you a brilliant advantage, and all the universities that run the degree have 96-100% employment rates for their agriculture graduates. I've heard that the case is similar in Australia, so I suppose a move for some would be beneficial if they're eager to work in the industry. I hope prospects improve for you in the US, and that it doesn't stop a lot of people from following their passions. It's definitely mine, and I look forward to pursuing it a lot. Thank you for the insight though!

[bernadineschacht]

Thank you for your amazing analysis of the different values by which to judge the worth of various college degrees—very valuable.

[ArlieDaBunny]

My twin brother just enrolled into a agricultural degree. He has worked on a farm before and thanks to the Government Program, his degree will cost at max $7, 700 a year with HECS support.

[youssefjmal]

I'm an Agri-food engineer and I agree that employment in this field is low and the fact that people can do agriculture projects without a degree is true too. Now, I'm doing a business master's degree to enhance my chances for employment. Concerning flexibility, I am adapting quickly in the new field maybe because I had an engineering path (not a bachelor's) in agriculture.

[dittery]

I want to start and live on a farm. Its quite an idealistic goal. I literally dont know what to do

[vorsable]

Helloooo I've been enjoying your videos for a while, keep up the good work!

May I request Food Technology to be on your list someday? Thank you!

[XxdextriousxX]

Hello, I don’t know if you’ve already covered and if so pls link it, but can you make a video comparing public vs private careers in terms of security, salaries, outlook, pros/cons, etc.

[tomaschoren]

Hey Shane. I really love your videos, thanks so much for the info! I'd love for you to do a video on Pharmacy, since it is what you chose to do, and I'd like to know about pros, cons, your regrets, why you did it, or anything about the career itself, because I'm really interested in going for it. I like it but I don't know if it's worth it and I think you're the best to ask to. 👍

[vavavavahgx]

Going for an agriculture Business degree and I'm planning on going to law school
Tbh I have a lot of economics and stats classes so it's not just about farming

[khawajamuzammilahmed]

Hello this is my first time commenting, can you please make a video on Cfa? Because my reasech shows people have some really mixed reviews about this qualification, does it worth it?

[Dollapfin]

I’m currently studying BioRenewable Systems at Penn State. It was not a good idea. I was very passionate about agriculture growing up, but now I wish I had done something different with my knack for science like chemistry or geology. I don’t really care for money, but there are just so few jobs/internships available. I apply to things where I feel as though they are laughing looking at my application. Many students go to grad school and just hope to find something. Luckily, funding for research is high due to the necessity of the work, but again there are no real jobs so you better get used to proposals. Hoping to get my way into sustainability somehow to do sustainability accounting for a company.

[Momin_Azam]

Bruh, that edit at the end was stupendous and so realistic 😄👍🏽!

[stormingduo]

I don't know if you're gonna see this comment or not wanted to say that it was an awesome video. Is it possible for you to make a video on Management and Information System(MIS) and Supply Chain Management. Like there may be a lot of videos bout these topics but you're my only yt research I trust regarding this. So i will highly appreciate if you plan to drop videos on this in the future. Thank you. Oh and yeah once again your videos are awesome. Keep it up

[tuckerlundquist]

It really is not true about not needing a college degree to get into farming or ranching. A search for careers on ranches or farms will show that almost every single career opportunity out there requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Unless you grew up on a farm and have connections you need to go to school.

[RaffaelloLorenzusSayde]

I love working with plants. Would you recommend agricultural biotechnology?

[rachelglova]

Meanwhile, here I am watching this video, 6 months away from graduation with an AG major (Agronomy Engineering) XD. As of the moment, I have no regret for going to school for my degree, by going to school I could potentially start my own AG business someday. For me, the most important thing about working in agriculture is the positive impact that you can have on the world.