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# MAJORS

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**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/oap/pathway-to-purdue.html

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Agribusiness

Learn problem solving skills and strategies that you can apply to modern agriculture and the food industry.

*Concentrations include Agribusiness Management, Agrifinance, Agrimarketing, Commodity Marketing and Food Marketing.*

[EXPLORE AGRIBUSINESS](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agribusiness-multiple-concentrations.php)

Agricultural Economics

Put economic principles into practice and analyze issues related to price analysis, international trade and development, environmental resources and agricultural policy.

*Concentrations include Applied Agricultural Economics, Quantitative Data Analytics, and Policy and Pre-Law.*

[Explore Agricultural Economics](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agricultural-economics-multiple-concentrations.php)

Agricultural Education

Combine your interest in animals, plants, natural resources, and food with your desire to educate the next generation & make a difference in your world.

[Explore Agricultural Education](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agricultural-education.php)

Agricultural Engineering

Apply engineering principles with your knowledge of agricultural systems and natural resources to assure environmental compatibility of practices used by production agriculture.

[Explore Agricultural Engineering](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agricultural-engineering.php)

Agricultural Systems Management

Learn how equipment and buildings are used with plants and animals and their products.

*Concentrations include Data and Information Systems, Leadership and Management, and Agro-security.*

[Explore Agricultural Systems Management](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agricultural-systems-management.php)

Agronomy

Meet the global need for food, fuel and fiber while addressing environmental sustainability challenges. Be a part of enhancing the quality of life through discovery, education and engagement.

*Concentrations include Agronomic Business and Marketing, Crop and Soil Management, and International Agronomy.*

[Explore Agronomy](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/agronomy-multiple-concentrations.php)

Animal Sciences

Turn your passion for animals into a career in animal agriculture or prepare for graduate school through hands-on experience.

*Concentrations include Animal Agribusiness, Behavior/Wellbeing, Biosciences, Pre-veterinary Medicine, Animal Production and Industry.*

[Explore Animal Sciences](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/animal-sciences-multiple-concentrations.php)

Aquatic Sciences

Prepare for a career in research, management, education or interdisciplinary investigations of environmental programs in freshwater or marine ecosystems.

*Concentrations include Fisheries and Marine and Freshwater Biology.*

[Explore Aquatic Sciences](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/aquatic-sciences.php)

Biochemistry

Study the driving force behind applications ranging from cancer research to biofuel production to antibiotic discovery.

*Concentrations include Pre-Med and Pre-Vet.*

[Explore Biochemistry](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/biochemistry.php)

Biological Engineering

Solve challenges for pharmaceuticals, food production or bio-technology in a program where you’ll experience deep ties to the College of Agriculture and College of Engineering.

*Concentrations include Bioenvironmental Engineering, Cellular & Biomolecular Engineering, Food & Biological Process Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Process Engineering.*

[Explore Biological Engineering](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/biological-engineering-multiple-concentrations.php)

Crop Science

Gain a well-rounded understanding of basic sciences with applications in crop plant management and crop improvement.

[Explore Crop Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/crop-science.php)

Digital Agronomy

Learn how to develop a broad, big picture view of how farmers can use digital tools to get things done.

[Explore Digital Agronomy](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/digital-agronomy.php)

Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering

Learn about ecosystem processes and how humans affect these systems to design sustainable solutions.

[Explore Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/environmental-and-natural-resources-engineering.php)

Farm Management

Prepare to manage the home farm or a career in professional farm management with an emphasis on production, finance, marketing and management strategies.

[Explore Farm Management](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/farm-management.php)

Fermentation Science

Discover ways to design and use microbes in varied industries from foods to biofuels to pharmaceuticals to sustainably solve challenges.

[Explore Fermentation Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/fermentation-science.php)

Food Science

Apply science, such as microbiology and biochemistry, to discover ways to improve the taste, nutrition and value of the food supply.

[Explore Food Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/food-science.php)

Forestry

Learn to apply biological, ecological, economic and social knowledge to develop and administer forest management plans on public and private forestlands and urban settings.

*Concentrations include Forest Management, Forest Science, Sustainable Biomaterials and Urban Forestry.*

[Explore Forestry](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/forestry.php)

Horticulture

Apply knowledge from biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, communications, business and education to solve real-world problems related to the production, marketing and management of landscape plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

*Concentrations include Horticultural Production and Marketing, Landscape Contracting and Management, Landscape Design, Landscape Enterprise Management, Plant Science and Public Horticulture.*

[Explore Horticulture](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/horticulture-multiple-concentrations.php)

Insect Biology

Protect human and animal health, food, property and natural environments by understanding the biology and ecology of insects.

[Explore Insect Biology](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/insect-biology.php)

Landscape Architecture

Develop abilities in problem solving, analytical thinking and communication to design parks, retail environments, corporate campuses or even new communities.

[Explore Landscape Architecture](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/landscape-architecture.php)

Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Contribute to environmental change in the world.

*Concentrations include Climate and Energy Solutions, Emerging Environmental Challenges, Environmental Policy and Analysis, Environmental Quality and Restoration, Sustainability Science, and Watershed Management.*

[Explore Natural Resources and Environmental Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/natural-resources-and-environmental-science-multiple-concentrations.php)

Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology

Learn about genetic engineering, agricultural biotechnology and research in genetic mechanisms that control crop growth and development.

[Explore Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/plant-genetics-breeding-and-biotechnology.php)

Plant Science

Study the interactions of plants with other organisms and their role in the environment to learn how plants and microbes grow, develop, and evolve.

[Explore Plant Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/plant-science.php)

Plant Studies-Exploratory (PRE)

Are you interested in a career that involves studying plants, but aren't sure which of our majors best suits your personal interests? Start here.

[Explore Plant Studies-Exploratory (PRE)](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/plant-studies-exploratory.php)

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Considering a career as a veterinarian but aren't sure which academic major is your best fit? Start with this non-degree program.

[Explore Pre-Veterinary Medicine](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/preveterinary-medicine.php)

Sales and Marketing

Develop an area of specialization to prepare for entry into an agricultural-related industry of choice.

[Explore Sales and Marketing](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/sales-and-marketing.php)

Soil and Water Sciences

Address agricultural water use, food security, soil and water quality and secure water supplies by gaining a strong science education.

[Explore Soil and Water Sciences](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/soil-and-water-sciences.php)

Sustainable Food and Farming Systems

Learn how to design and manage a small farm enterprise by studying the principles of sustainable agriculture.

[Explore Sustainable Food and Farming Systems](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/sustainable-food-and-farming-systems.php)

Turf Management and Science

Oversee and implement management programs for the production, maintenance and performance of turfgrass areas like golf courses, athletic fields, parks, lawns and sod farms.  

[Explore Turf Management and Science](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/turf-science-and-management.php)

Wildlife

Learn about wildlife research, management and education with an emphasis on sustainable management of natural resources systems in the real world.

[Explore Wildlife](https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/a-to-z/wildlife.php)

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