Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences
Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences

Contact Information

David H. McNear Jr., Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies & Associate

N-122S Ag. Sciences North Bldg. Lexington, KY 40546-0091

859-257-8627

dave.mcnear@uky.edu

Internships/Careers

Internships/Careers

Internships/Careers

The Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences program began in Fall 2019. We will continue to build our internship and career page as the program develops. If you have a specific interest or are aware of an opportunity, please reach out and let us know. We are happy to work with students and employers/mentors to create a mutually beneficial situation.

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Job Outlook 2022-2032 (Agricultural and Food Scientists)

Career Paths

  • Extension Agent
  • Agribusiness Sales
  • Farm Operator/Manager
  • Agribusiness Research
  • Graduate School
  • Agricultural Data Specialist
  • Soil and Water Conservationist
  • Agronomist
  • Soil Testing Laboratory Tech
  • Livestock or Crop Consultant

Farmers, Ranchers and Other Agricultural Managers

2023 Median Salary: $83,770 per year

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Contact Information

David H. McNear Jr., Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies & Associate

N-122S Ag. Sciences North Bldg. Lexington, KY 40546-0091

859-257-8627

dave.mcnear@uky.edu