# GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

**Source**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/graduate-programs/graduate-programs-of-study.html
**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/oap/pathway-to-purdue.html

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

GRADUATE STUDY IN PURDUE AGRICULTURE — YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP!

[Check it out!](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/_docs/graduate-study-in-purdue-agriculture.pdf)

GRADUATE STUDY IN PURDUE AGRICULTURE — YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP!

[Check it out!](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/_docs/graduate-study-in-purdue-agriculture.pdf)

## GROW YOUR EXPERTISE WITH A PURDUE GRADUATE DEGREE

The College of Agriculture offers nationally recognized graduate programs designed to prepare the next generation of scientists, innovators and leaders in food, agriculture, natural resources and environment. Students can pursue research-based master’s and doctoral degrees (MS/PhD) across a wide range of disciplines, as well as coursework-based professional master’s programs tailored to industry needs.

Our renowned faculty, hands-on learning environment and strong industry partnerships give Purdue Agriculture graduate students the tools to make real-world impact. All applications are submitted through the Purdue Graduate School, with admissions decisions made by each department’s graduate committee.

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Purdue is home to the **#3**Agriculture program in the U.S.

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Purdue is home to the **#6** Agriculture program in the U.S.

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Purdue Agriculture is home to over **600** graduate students.

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Purdue is home to the **#3**Agriculture program in the U.S.

*QA World University Rankings 2025*

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Purdue is home to the **#6** Agriculture program in the U.S.

*QA World University Rankings 2025*

600+

Purdue Agriculture is home to over **600** graduate students.

## *What can I study?*

Explore a graduate experience that opens doors to discovery, innovation and meaningful careers.

### Interested in Applying?

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Start the application process today!

[Apply](https://gradapply.purdue.edu/register/info)

### Research Degrees: M.S. & Ph.D.

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Discover our graduate programs!

[Explore](https://purdue.edu)

### Funding Opportunities

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Explore funding opportunities for your graduate education.

[Explore](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/graduate-programs/graduate-fellowships.html)

##### Interested in Applying?

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Start the application process today!

[Apply](https://gradapply.purdue.edu/register/info)

##### Research Degrees: M.S. & Ph.D.

↓

Discover our graduate programs!

[Explore](https://purdue.edu)

##### Funding Opportunities

↓

Explore funding opportunities for your graduate education.

[Explore](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/graduate-programs/graduate-fellowships.html)

## Explore our college

Graduate students in the College of Agriculture are admitted through each of our eleven departments and five interdisciplinary programs. Explore the curricular requirements, faculty research interested and application deadlines for our programs.

Identified a program? Apply through Purdue's [Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html).

Departments

- [Agricultural & Biological Engineering](https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/foryou/graduate)
- [Agricultural Economics](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/graduate_program/graduate_admissions.html)
- [Agronomy](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/students/graduate-education/index.html)
- [Animal Sciences](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/ansc/graduate-program/index.html)
- [Biochemistry](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/biochem/academics/graduate-program.html)
- [Botany & Plant Pathology](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/btny/graduate-program.html)
- [Entomology](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/entm/grad_opportunities.html)
- [Food Science](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/foodsci/graduate-program.html)
- [Forestry & Natural Resources](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/fnr/graduate/graduate-old)
- [Horticulture & Landscape Architecture](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/academics/graduate-program.html)

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

- [Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. (PULSe)](https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/pulse/)
- [Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE)](https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/ese/)
- [Interdepartmental Nutrition Program](https://hhs.purdue.edu/nutr/)
- [Center for Plant Biology](https://ag.purdue.edu/cpb/apply-now.html)
- [Computational Sciences Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs](https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/cigp/)

## AG RESEARCH GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

Meet our graduate students and explore their groundbreaking work in agricultural research!

[Meet our graduate students!](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/arge/graduate-programs/graduate-spotlights.html)