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Agricultural and Food Scientists

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Significant Points

  • About 1 in 4 agricultural and food scientists work for Federal, State, or local governments.
  • A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs in applied research; a master's or Ph.D. degree is required for basic research or teaching.
  • Over 1 in 3 agricultural and food scientists are self-employed.

source: OOH; about this section

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Area and Industry employment and wages
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Also see Agricultural and food scientists in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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