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Engineering Sciences Agricultural
and Biological Engineering Agricultural and biological engineering is the application of engineering principles to agricultural and biological systems, which greatly influence our food and fiber supply. This degree prepares students for many exciting career opportunities in the diverse areas of production of food and other biological materials, processing systems, and protection of land and water resources. Employment opportunities for agricultural and biological engineers will continue to increase as the world's population demands more abundant supplies of nutritious, high quality food at affordable prices, while decreasing the impact biological and agricultural materials production and processing have on our environment
This is the only major at Penn State that integrates the agricultural sciences, engineering technology, and business to help you prepare for careers in technical sales and service, product testing, production agriculture, and agricultural business management. Graduates are highly sought to apply their combination of technical and managerial skills in food and fiber production, construction, land and water resource management, and manufacturing.
Wood Products This program focuses on one of the most important raw materials in North America, and demand for its graduates is high. The Business and Marketing option focuses on wood product sales and distribution. The Processing and Manufacturing option focuses on the science of wood and its conversion into products. Graduates in the Business option can find jobs in sales, account or retail management, and market research. Graduates in the Processing option can pursue careers in basic or applied research, technical service, or manufacturing.
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