Desire to inspire? If you like getting your hands dirty, do it while leading others, transforming communities, and shaping the future of agriculture.

Major in Agricultural & Extension Education

What is agricultural and extension education?

Agricultural and Extension Education and Evaluation (AEEE) focuses on two of Louisiana's greatest strengths — the agricultural industry and the people. When you major in agricultural and extension education at LSU, you'll blend hands-on learning, agricultural leadership, and communication to prepare for real-world impact. Learn how to teach agriculture and bring communities together. Whether your work takes you to classrooms, nonprofits, or beyond, this program equips you to educate and empower others while growing an agricultural career that serves a larger purpose. LSU offers concentrations in Teaching in Formal Education and Agricultural Leadership and Development.

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Program Highlights

Guaranteed Jobs Students concentrating in formal education have a 100% job placement rate, securing teaching positions before graduation.

Built-in Field Experience Access research farms and internship placements in Louisiana schools, extension offices, or ag-based organizations as well as leadership development through Collegiate FFA, Ag Ambassadors, and 4-H.

Land-Grant Legacy As Louisiana’s flagship land-grant university, you’ll have direct access to AgCenter programs, which reach every parish in the state.

Strategic Location You’ll be close to state government offices affecting agriculture policy, farms, agribusinesses, and organizations like USDA-NRCS, and state ag education boards.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Middle School Agriculture Teacher
High School Agriculture Teacher
Extension Agent
4-H Agent
Law School
Agricultureal Communications
Agricultural Sales Representative
Recruiter
Workforce Training Facilitator
Program Specialist

Workplace Settings

Public & Private Schools
Higher Education Institutes
Agricultural Centers
4-H & FFA Organizations
Government Agencies
State Agricultural Departments
Nonprofit & Community-based Organizations
Communications Firms
Law Firms
Financial Institutions
Nature Preserves
Wildlie Rescue & Rehabilitation Organizations

$84,000

Average alumni agricultural & extension education salary 5 years after graduation

What Agricultural & Extension Education Looks like

William Gaspard Jr.: Advocating for Farmers

Building Skills

Curriculum Development Learn to design programs that connect people and communities to agriculture.

Program Evaluation Develop the ability to evaluate and improve agriculture learning programs for maximum effectiveness.

Facilitation & Teaching Master the skills to teach, present, and communicate complex ideas in any setting.

Agricultural Expertise Gain deep, broad knowledge of agricultural industry to educate and inspire others.

As someone who didn’t come from an agricultural background, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The LSU College of Agriculture didn’t just provide me with an education, it shaped me into the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor I am today. I am deeply grateful for the strong foundation they helped me build, and I am proud to now pass that knowledge along to my own students. I am forever thankful for the support and encouragement I received from the faculty and staff who believed in me from day one. Allison Bordelon
Class of 2018
Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Acadiana High School

Whether in the classroom or out in the field, I felt equipped, supported, and empowered to succeed in my future. I first met Dr. Stair when I competed in the Geaux Teach Ag program in the eighth grade, and she has been a constant source of support and inspiration ever since. From high school to undergrad and now law school, I’ve grown so much under her guidance and through my experiences with AEEE. I’m forever grateful for the foundation it provided and the relationships it helped me build. William Gaspard
Class of 2022
Associate, Kirkland and Ellis LLP

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

Agricultural and Extension Education, MS Agricultural and Extension Education, PhD

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