Occupations/17-2021.00
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.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
40%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
56%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
33%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- Mostly human
Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
- Task
Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
The tasks we can read here lean on people, judgment, or hands-on work. The AI risk number is still this job’s rank against other occupations.
Core tasks
- 01Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- 02Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
- 03Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
- 04Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- 05Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
- 06Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.75
- Degree of automation1.95
- Time sitting3.68
- Originality (ability)3.38
- Conflict situations2.60
- Hands-on objects/tools2.35
- Outdoors / weather3.50
- Disease exposure1.45
- Decision freedom4.00
Top abilities
- Written Expression4.00
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Problem Sensitivity3.88
- Information Ordering3.75
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening4.00
- Writing4.00
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics3.75
- Science3.38
- Critical Thinking3.88
- Active Learning3.25
- Learning Strategies2.88
- Monitoring3.25
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 21 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $10,000 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $67,101 2 yr $63,997 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $63,005 2 yr $55,964 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $63,005 2 yr $59,688 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $11,200 | 49% | 89% | 1 yr $61,728 2 yr $63,749 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $10,700 | 86% | 79% | 1 yr $61,516 2 yr $60,485 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $17,500 | 45% | 85% | 1 yr $58,131 2 yr $61,303 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $16,100 | 88% | 82% | 1 yr $57,860 2 yr $56,415 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $9,200 | 47% | 84% | 1 yr $57,512 2 yr $55,693 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $10,800 | 83% | 66% | 1 yr $57,318 2 yr $67,660 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $57,318 2 yr $53,984 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $13,200 | 83% | 68% | 1 yr $55,964 2 yr $48,041 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH · Public | Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 | $12,800 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $53,358 2 yr $57,920 Bachelor's · CIP 14.03 |