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Agricultural Science Professor

Education and Training
Post-secondary Educators
Agricultural Science Professor

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

At a Glance

Agricultural Science Professor earns an average of $75,561/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Top skills: Agriculture, Management, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$75,561/yr

Typical Education

Master's degree

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Wage

$86,350/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.1%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

Agriculture

5.0

Ecology

4.8

Animal Science

4.8

Mass Communication

4.7

Ribonucleic Acid Sequencing

4.7

Academic Writing

4.7

Curriculum Development

4.6

Natural Sciences

4.5

Lecturing

4.5

Agronomy

4.5

Fibroblast

4.4

Higher-Order Thinking

4.4

Equine Science

4.3

Forestry

4.2

Farming

4.2

Program Development

4.1

Public Relations

4.1

Mechanics

4.1

Academic Affairs

3.9

Common Skills (10)

Management

5.0

Communication

4.9

Teaching

4.9

Lifelong Learning

4.8

Operations

4.6

Advising

4.4

Verbal Communication Skills

4.3

Planning

4.0

Decision Making

4.0

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