Penn State Agricultural Council News: Jobs Outlook Bright for Students in Ag and Natural-Resource Sciences

Monday, September 13, 2010

Jobs Outlook Bright for Students in Ag and Natural-Resource Sciences

A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture noted that about 54,400 annual openings will be available for individuals with bachelor's or graduate degrees in food, renewable energy and environmental specialties between 2010 and 2015. However, there will be enough agriculture and natural resources graduates to fill only 54 percent of these open positions. Click here for the full story.

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