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B.S. Agricultural Science

Major Minor
120 credit hours
98% career outcome rate1

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Student-to-faculty ratio

100%
Faculty with terminal degree

God entrusted humans to be the stewards of His earth, caring for the land, water and living creatures He created. A career in agriculture is the perfect way for you to live that mission by supporting our food system through production agriculture, natural resource conservation or as part of a government agency focused on agriculture in the United States or globally. Earn your degree in agriculture from Concordia University, Nebraska and serve a higher purpose!

At Concordia Nebraska, we believe in promoting the well-being of God’s creation through a Christ-centered education with our bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Here, you will have the opportunity to prepare for a career in production agriculture or advanced study in an agricultural graduate or professional school. Through Concordia’s ag degree, you will study a broad selection of agriculture courses that look at food production from start to finish so you are ready for a career in agriculture or natural resource-related sales, ag finance, or work in an extension office, government agency, land-use organization or in production agriculture as a farmer or rancher.

Concordia Nebraska’s hands-on agriculture degree includes agriculture internships with local farmers, ranchers, landowners and agribusiness companies. Students are able to gain real-world experience in the agricultural field while taking classes from experts who have worked in agriculture and agribusiness. 

If you want to study agriculture at a small town, Christian Lutheran university, where you can be a part of a close-knit community with deep agricultural roots, then Concordia Nebraska is the college for you.

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Program Differentiators

Core Concepts

Concordia University, Nebraska’s agriculture program equips students with a well-rounded and balanced educational program that will challenge you to become an effective communicator, critical thinker and ethical decision-maker. Concordia’s Christ-centered, excellent academics will prepare you to be a leader in the agriculture field through dynamic, real-world learning experiences so you can inspire and serve others and fulfill your calling.

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Uzziah Scholars

If you've been successfully admitted to Concordia University, Nebraska and plan to study in an agriculture-related program, you may apply for the Uzziah Scholars where you will be challenged to solve real-world challenges, explore the many facets of agriculture in depth and be a part of creating sustainable, long-lasting and ethically sound agriculture practices for the future.

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Dr. Dennis Brink - Agriculture

Dr. Dennis Brink, professor of agriculture, loves teaching ag, because God reveals amazing new things about creation and conservation every day. Learn more about Dr. Brink in this Faculty 5 video.

Concordia Agricultural Science Program

Concordia's agricultural science program offers a high-quality, hands-on education at a Christian Lutheran university, so you can become a leader in agriculture and a steward of God's earth.

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In agriculture, you’re constantly being confronted with things that are beyond your control. That’s why having faith in Christ is so important for the job.
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Concordia NebraskaAgricultural Science: Learning Objectives

Students in the agricultural science program at Concordia University, Nebraska will demonstrate an ability to solve problems typical of those that arise in the agricultural industry.

Students will be able to communicate agriculture concepts and issues clearly in a variety of appropriate ways.

Students will demonstrate production and management skills and abilities necessary to successfully farm or ranch and/or provide agricultural services in a professional setting.

Concordia NebraskaAgricultural Science: Program Goals

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Students will demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in agricultural science, as well as emerging technologies in the agricultural field and their applications.

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Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills in applying basic scientific and agricultural principles in formulating, analyzing and solving problems.

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Students will develop knowledge of the relationships of individuals, groups and governments around the world and their implications in the global food and agricultural community.

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of ethical practices in agriculture, both locally, globally and as it pertains to the agriculture industry in general.

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Agricultural Science Faculty

As experts in agricultural science, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.

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Concordia NebraskaAgricultural Science: FAQs

Discover The Full Ag Industry at Concordia

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Agribusiness

Learn the fundamentals of agricultural economics and finance to prepare you for service in the ag industry.

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Animal Science

Explore the disciplines of animal production, including breeding and genetics, meat science, nutrition and reproductive physiology.

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Food Science

Work closely with food producers on best practices for safe crop and animal production to provide food products.

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Plant Science

Discover the fundamentals of field and forage crop production, including utilization, yield potential, soil fertility relationships and pest management.

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Dive deeper into our agricultural science program, and hear from Dr. Dennis Brink on this episode of Concordia Chats.

Concordia Nebraska Ag Industry Partners

Concordia is blessed with partners who are joining us to build together the future ag industry.

Concordia Nebraska Agricultural Science: Career Outcomes

Farmer/Rancher

Farmers, ranchers and agricultural production managers are in charge of producing crops, livestock and other agricultural goods. Typically, as a farmer, you would be in charge of managing and executing all the stages of crop production, from preparing a field to planting, fertilizing and harvesting your crop. A rancher raises and sells livestock. In addition to producing crops or livestock, as an agricultural production manager, you would evaluate market conditions, protect your product against disease and purchase and sell your product. You would also likely need to maintain your facilities and equipment, such as pivots, barns, tractors or fences.

-1% Annual Growth Rate2
$35,440 Entry-Level Salary2
$67,950 Mid-Level Salary2
$136,940 Late-Level Salary2

Agricultural Marketer

Marketing professionals who work specifically for agriculture-related companies are known as agricultural marketers. Depending on your area of expertise, as an agricultural marketer, you may handle media relations, issue press releases or develop educational materials about an agricultural issue or product. You might also create product labels, work in public relations for an agricultural company or even work for a government agency, promoting farmand commodity interests in your state or region.

2% Annual Growth Rate2
$26,233 Entry-Level Salary2
$101,769 Mid-Level Salary2
$167,130 Late-Level Salary2

Agronomist

Agronomists are scientists that conduct research and experiments to improve the productivity and sustainability of food crops. As an agronomist, you might develop a new food product or discover new ways to increase ag crop yields. You might also use chemistry, biology and other ag-related sciences to analyze nutritional content of crops, research and improve soil treatments or advise crop developers and farmers about techniques to enhance production.

7% Annual Growth Rate2
$38,740 Entry-Level Salary2
$64,020 Mid-Level Salary2
$116,740 Late-Level Salary2

Concordia NebraskaAgricultural Science: Related Programs

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Agricultural Education

A degree in agricultural education from Concordia University, Nebraska will prepare you with the teaching and leadership skills, technical agricultural knowledge and broad general education you need to be a successful middle, high school or community agricultural program agriculture teacher. The ag education program at Concordia can also provide you with the preparation you need to work in agricultural extension, positions in foreign service or as an agricultural educator in business and industry. 

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Biology

With a degree in biology from Concordia Nebraska, you will be prepared to begin a career in the biological sciences right away, or to continue your education in graduate, medical, dental or veterinary school. As a biology major at Concordia, you learn essential skills such as time management and mastering complex material, as well as studying more in-depth topics such as microbiology, human anatomy and immunology to give you the knowledge you need to be successful in the field of biology.

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Environmental Science

The environmental science program at Concordia University, Nebraska will prepare you for a variety of environmental careers by providing a core of required courses in different disciplines. You can then choose your area of emphasis: natural resources, geography, chemistry or business.

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Pre-Veterinary

Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-veterinary program will prepare you for veterinary school and your ultimate career as a vet with science courses in biology, zoology and chemistry. Concordia also prepares you for success with an excellent, Christ-centered liberal arts education; you’ll study general math, humanities and business courses to increase your critical thinking, time management and research skills, so you can manage your own practice or find the career of your choice in the veterinary field.

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2 Career salary and wages sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.