Cornell University

Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic field involving a wide range of disciplines. The Agricultural Sciences major trains students to be broad thinkers who are both scientifically skilled and knowledgeable about socioeconomic issues related to agriculture and the environment. This interdisciplinary program engages college-wide faculty, resources, and represents Cornell’s breadth of agricultural offerings. Post-undergraduate pathways are as diverse as the interests of the study body. From lawyers and teachers to all areas of business, research, and production farming—agriculture is a growing employment sector rich with opportunity.  

The Agricultural Sciences program offers and encourages curriculum flexibility. Students have choices among focused course categories and work with their advisor to design a curriculum that best fits individual needs; all within the framework of a common core life science curriculum. Many students seek international course or semester-long study experiences. The major encourages exploration and works with students to make that possible.

There is no one typical Agricultural Sciences student. Learners engage in interdisciplinary settings, are supported by a diverse group of peer ambassadors, and enjoy the major’s close-nit centralized structure. Support begins with the first-semester cohort course (AGSCI 1125), and continues through the common internship requirement. The major places energy and resources in connection and post-graduate alumni engagement.