A degree in Agricultural Systems Management prepares you for careers in agricultural management, innovation and education. It also can serve as a springboard for graduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual pay for careers related to agricultural managers was $83,770 (2023).

Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:

• Crop Advising
• Greenhouse Management
• Turf Grass Management
• Horticulture Industry Professional
• Agribusiness Management and Consulting

Application requirements vary based on your status as a first-time, transfer, international, online or returning student.

• Students who haven't completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits are considered a first-time college student, and must meet Arizona's core competency requirements to be eligible to apply.
• You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits.
  • If you are under the age of 22 at the start of your desired term, you will need to meet the core competency requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
  • If you are 22 or older at the start of your desired term, you will need a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
• SAT/ACT scores are not required for general admission.
• You have the option to submit a resume and 500-word personal statement during your application.

College is a big investment, but a University of Arizona education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable.

At Arizona, 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.

Estimated cost of tuition for first-year and transfer students:

• Arizona residents: $13,900/yr
• Non-Arizona residents: $42,300/yr

The ASM option is delivered through a 2-way academic partnership between community college partners (Arizona Western College (AWC)/ Imperial Valley College (IVC)) and the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences.

The curriculum consists of completing an Associate of Arts degree and AGEC-A at AWC or IGETC at IVC with an emphasis in Agriculture. These two community college partners provide an excellent opportunity to meet the general education requirements in smaller classes with more individualized attention than is often available at a larger school. The remainder of the course schedule comprises business and management-related classes and agricultural systems and plant sciences courses taught by faculty in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona- Yuma. While attracting many traditional undergraduate students, the program attracts many older non-traditional students working full time.

You'll graduate prepared to work in the agricultural industry after completing coursework and hands-on internship experiences on:

• qualitative business management
• technical sales
• personnel supervision
• agricultural law
• agricultural leadership and communication
• advanced agricultural technology

Beyond agricultural sciences, you'll also explore plant sciences, including entomology, crop production, plant pathology, fertility, citrus, and date production and irrigation. Your internship will occur in your junior or senior year, and be in an specialization of your choice. Some of our alumni have interned with consulting firms, livestock shows, equipment manufacturers and more.