Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems?

This major applies both engineering principles and business management concepts. Students will work with systems involving agriculture, food, energy, water, and the environment. In our program, you will gain important problem-solving skills and learn how to operate new technology. You'll also learn how to manage supplies to maintain healthier, more sustainable environments. Students may specialize in one of the following areas:

Construction Systems Management
Environmental Systems Management
Mechanization, Marketing, and Technology Management
Processing Systems
Renewable Energy Systems

Career Options

Management
Marketing
Operations
Maintenance
Systems

Post-Graduation Success¹

90% employed or continuing education

55% employed after graduation

35% attending graduate school

$66,253 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Caterpillar (4), Anheuser-Busch InBev (2), Bunge North America (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Florida View All

Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Strong science and math coursework and performance
Calculus and Chemistry preferred (if available at high school)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

4.0 years to degree

100% first-year retention rate

69% four-year graduation rate

97% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $15,838
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $40,578

Non-Resident

Tuition: $38,514
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $63,594

International

Tuition: $39,556
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $64,636

Civil Engineering - ENG

Management - BUS

Marketing - BUS

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.