B.S. Agricultural Technology Management and Education
Agricultural Technology Management Emphasis
$83,770
Median industry Pay (U.S. BLS 2023)
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Entry Terms
Tucson, Yuma
Campuses
Learn transferrable skills in agricultural technology, policy and education to create a healthier, more sustainable future for our planet.
Why major in agricultural technology management?
Agriculture has evolved from hand hoes and sickles to today's tools: drones, crop sensors and drought-resistant plants. Select the Agricultural Technology Management emphasis to specialize in one of six areas:
- controlled environment agriculture
- field crop production and management
- information systems
- horticulture management
- turf grass management
- animal agriculture
You'll develop a strong foundation of technical expertise and field experience, learning how to use technology and modern techniques. Coursework focuses on skill development in areas such as lab and shop safety, applications in agricultural mechanics, operations in urban agricultural mechanization, and irrigation and turf maintenance.
A degree in Agricultural Technology Management & Education 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:
AGTE with Agricultural Technology Management Emphasis:
- Crop Advising
- Greenhouse Management
- Turf Grass Management
- Horticulture Industry Professional
An emphasis on hands-on skill development drives the professional coursework that includes laboratory and shop safety, principles and practices in agricultural mechanics, applications in agricultural mechanics, operations in urban agricultural mechanization, irrigation and turf maintenance, communicating knowledge in agriculture, and technology management.
Course examples
In addition to exciting coursework, you'll choose four courses from a technical area of your choosing to use in future career avenues. Some course options include:
- Plant & Animal Genetics
- Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition
- Technical/Business Writing
- Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences
- Advanced Plant Science
You'll graduate prepared to start your career in agriculture after completing an internship or field experience during the last half of your degree. Your internship will allow you to apply coursework knowledge to real world agricultural technology management challenges while making connections with industry professionals.
Our alumni have interned with industry organizations from national and regional livestock shows to consulting firms and equipment manufacturers.