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Growing Opportunities
  • DateDecember 03, 2014
  • MediumInfographic
The growing demand for talent in the agricultural industry means there are growing opportunities for students.

The growing demand for talent in the agricultural industry means there are growing opportunities for students.  AgCareers.com explored the student talent supply and demand in the industry in the Enrollment & Employment Outlook:  Planning for Emerging Careers 2013 Update.  The report explores students enrolled in ag programs, ag job opportunities, workforce planning, starting salaries, top majors and more. 

 

Infographic - Title: Growing Opportunities. Sub-title: Growing demand for talent = Growing opportunities for students. Image Text: Agriculture students make up less than 1% of the total number of students enrolled in postsecondary education. But there are nearly two times as many diverse job opportunities as there are qualified graduates to fill them! 59% of agricultural companies expect their workforce to increase in size in the next two years. Competitive starting salaries are given for all levels of ag education: $36,578 for associate’s, $41,030 for bachelor’s, $41,176 for master’s, $88,388 doctorate / PhD. Top 3 majors for 2 year programs: 1) horticulture 2) ag business 3) ag production / operations. Top 3 majors for 4 year programs: 1) animal science 2) ag business 3) food science. Careers in agriculture are: plentiful, well-compensated, rewarding, diverse, needed. Visit agcareers.com to explore what your future career in ag could be. Log onto agcareers.com to discover thousands of growing career opportunities in agriculture.

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