# MAJORS
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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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