Agricultural Engineering

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Agricultural Engineering

What Can You Tell Me About Agricultural Engineering?

Agricultural engineering prepares students for careers in industries and with agencies providing engineering inputs and services to agricultural production. Students selecting this option receive a strong background in general engineering and specialize in one of several technical areas. Starting salaries range from $35,000 to $55,000.

Soil and Water

Students interested in this popular area study drainage, irrigation, surface water and watertable control, agricultural constructed wetlands, effective and efficient water use, water quality, pollution abatement, and enhancement of the environment. They also learn about soil-water-plant relationships, and water quality and quantity in crop and livestock systems. Students specializing in soil and water engineering are hired by municipalities, construction companies, petroleum and chemical companies, agricultural concerns, consulting firms and government agencies.

Structures & Facilities

Students interested in the design and development of structures and related equipment for plant, animal and biomass production learn to design and analyze energy- efficient, effective and environmentally acceptable animal and greenhouse facilities. They can even design life support systems for space travel. They receive knowledge and training in computer controlled environments, irrigation systems for plants and solar energy applications. Graduates work for companies that design, manufacture and construct agricultural facilities and consulting firms.

Machinery Systems

Students selecting machinery systems engineering, one of the more popular areas, will learn to apply the latest technologies to the design and development of mechanical systems that promote efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly agricultural production. These will include GPS/GIS, precision agriculture, computerized controls, lasers, digital imaging, and robotics. Students also learn and practice the fundamental concepts of engineering design for mechanical systems found in all aspects of agricultural production, materials handling and transport. Graduates of this option are in high demand by ag equipment companies in Ohio and nationwide, by lawncare equipment companies, and by many other non-agricultural industries where machine design is involved.

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