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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

Insufficient survey data is available for employment information.

Insufficient survey data is available for grad school attendance.

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: John Deere, Cargill, Monsanto View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Harold Washington College 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 Guide

Graduation & Retention2

Years to degree: N/A

First-Year retention rate: N/A

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $15,298
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $38,448

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,418
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $57,908

International

  • Tuition: $35,366
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $58,856

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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 My Next Move website.

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.

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