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Agricultural Engineers

Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.

Agricultural engineers work to help farmers find the best ways to produce crops. As the world's population grows, agricultural engineers will work to help farmers produce more food.

Agricultural Engineers are in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster and the Engineering and Technology pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$34.66 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -2%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Visit sites to observe environmental problems, talk with contractors, and oversee any construction.
  • Design and use equipment and computer-aided design to evaluate and process farm products.
  • Design and direct construction of buildings that house and process plants and animals.
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Job Title Examples:

 Agricultural Systems Specialist,  Plan Service Engineer,  Project Engineer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.