Admissions

We’re committed to providing students opportunities to get a well-rounded education that prepares them to become leaders in their professions and in their communities. That means a focus on service as well as academics, and experience tackling real-world problems alongside some of the world’s top professors.

The technological courses are applications-oriented and focus on practical experience in food processing systems, water management, machinery and power systems, electrical systems and electronics. Business courses include accounting, economics, marketing, management, law and finance. Students can obtain a minor in either Agricultural Economics or Business by taking the 15 hours of noted coursework, plus one additional 3-hour class per minor. Management and systems science techniques such as linear programming, simulation, optimization, queuing theory, inventory models, PERT/CPM and expert systems are taught along with applications for solving realistic problems faced by agribusiness managers.

Applications for the B.S. in Agricultural Systems Management degree are processed through the main admissions portal at Texas A&M University. Choose your path below to learn more about the admissions process and requirements.

Bachelor of Science Enrollment and Graduation Data

Academic Year	Fall Semester Undergraduate Enrollment	Academic Year Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
2022-23	132	33
2021-22	123	38
2020-21	124	46
2019-20	137	41
2018-19	143	46

Academic Year 2022-23 Fall Semester Undergraduate Enrollment is preliminary as of the 12^th Class Day (September 9, 2022)

Data Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Service

Career Options in Agricultural Systems Management

The breadth and depth of training you receive will prepare you to find employment with competitive food, nutrition and health based companies and with firms outside of that sector. Recent companies that have hired our graduates include Ben E. Keith, Coca-Cola, Hardie’s Fresh Foods, St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital, Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas Woman’s-Houston, WIC.

A wide array of career opportunities in Agricultural Systems Management are available depending on what degree program and track you pursue. You can also explore other careers in this major through the Texas A&M Career Center.

Job Title	Description	Average Salary
Operations Development Associate	Operations Development Associates advance the organization’s fundraising program including database management, prospect research, planning and coordinating site visits for prospective donors, coordinating fundraising and special events	$60,000
Food and Beverage Manager	Food and Beverage Manager’s duties include managing the day-to-day operations, developing menus, purchasing supplies, training and supervising staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and implementing strategies to maximize sales and profitability.	$64,000
Account Executive	Account Executives build relationships with new clients and manage relationships with existing ones. Account executive jobs exist across industries, serving as point of contact for clients and internal company teams, often interacting with both daily.	$72,000
Project Engineer	Project Engineer is a professional who is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of their assigned projects. They plan, schedule, predict, and manage all the technical tasks of their assigned project to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality from start to finish.	$68,000
Outside Sales Representative	An outside sales representative conducts sales out in the field via face-to-face interactions with both potential and existing customers. They are responsible for offering the best possible customer experience as well as providing hands-on explanations of any new or updated products when necessary.	$65,000