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Unit of Analysis: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

172021 Agricultural engineers

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs. College graduates with a degree in a physical science or mathematics occasionally may qualify for some engineering jobs, especially in specialties in high demand. Engineers trained in one branch may work in related branches. This flexibility allows employers to meet staffing needs in new technologies and specialties in which engineers may be in short supply. ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
14.0301 Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering. A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities used to produce, process and store agricultural products; to improve the productivity of agricultural methods; and to develop improved agricultural biological systems.
Occupation(s)
 
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

 
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