College of Agriculture
About the College of Agriculture
“Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences. As a land-grant institution, we are committed to preparing our students to make a difference, wherever their careers take them; stretching the frontiers of science to find solutions to some of our most pressing global challenges; and, through Purdue Extension and engagement programs, helping the people of Indiana, the nation and the world improve their lives and livelihoods.”
Agricultural Research at Purdue (ARP):
“Purdue Agriculture leads globally in the science and business of agriculture and in food, life and natural resources. Our people and programs are changing the world through excellence in serving the land-grant missions of learning, discovery and engagement. We are dedicated to building and sustaining a community of productive and collaborative scholars. These world leaders in their respective disciplines push scientific boundaries, address society’s most pressing challenges and seize its most promising opportunities through high-impact research. Our research community develops thriving strategic partnerships across Purdue and with other universities, industry, and governmental and nongovernmental agencies.”
Purdue Extension:
Goal is to strengthen livelihoods and lives through research-based education in all 92 Indiana counties
International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA):
- Vision: to promote and support innovative and collaborative approaches to solve global grand challenges, maintain a healthy and sustainable planet, and build global awareness and understanding
- Mission: leverage knowledge, resources, and people to achieve positive global impacts
- Goal: connect, collaborate, and engage to make the world a better place
- Four Initiatives:
- Prepare STUDENTS for international facets of their careers and lives through experiences on and off campus.
- Prepare and support FACULTY and STAFF members to engage internationally, and recognize faculty and staff members for their involvement in international activities.
- Prioritize efforts for GLOBAL IMPACT by proactively focusing on areas of strength and by working strategically with partners on and off campus.
- Help INDIANA CITIZENS and ORGANIZATIONS take advantage of global trends and opportunities.
Office of Multicultural Programs (OMP):
- Vision: we are a leading center of Inclusive Excellence, committed to assuring that everyone feels a deep sense of pride, passion, and belonging
- Mission Statement: to facilitate processes, policies, community engagement, and strategic initiatives in the College of Agriculture that promotes social justice, enhances cultural competency. And achieves the strategic goals of inclusive excellent
- Strategic Initiative of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: to advance new models of best practices, attending to core values and culture, for integrating diversity, equity and inclusive excellence into the living culture of the College
Statistics:
- #12 agriculture program in the world
- 71% of grads employed
- 16.4% continuing edu
- 2.08% seeking employment
- 0.69% seeking education
- 3.69% other
- 31 majors
- 32 minors
- 11 Masters programs
- 11 Ph.D. programs
- 54 educational opportunities
- $62,294 average salary
Majors
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Minors:
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication
- Agronomy
- Animal Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Botany and Plant Pathology
- Entomology
- Food Science
- Forestry and Natural Resources
- Horticulture
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