How To Become an Agricultural Engineer

How Long Does It Take, What Degree Do You Need, and More

Agricultural Engineers

Agricultural Engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

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What degree do you need

We did a survey to ask other Agricultural Engineers what degree they had when they became an Agricultural Engineer. Here are the results.

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Agricultural Engineers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Agricultural Engineers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Agricultural engineers must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in agricultural engineering or biological engineering. Bachelor’s degree programs typically are 4-year programs that include classroom, laboratory, and field studies in areas such as science, mathematics, and engineering principles.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be an Agricultural Engineer . For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.