College of Agriculture

Purdue’s College of Agriculture equips students to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. Fight world hunger. Safeguard food security. Develop renewable energy. Meet global issues head on, whether in your own backyard or half a world away.

From the get-go you’ll feel right at home in a small, yet world-leading college with 31 different majors and 54 educational options. Plus there are remarkable leadership, study abroad and research opportunities. And here’s the real kicker: never before has demand been so acute for well-prepared agriculture graduates to lead – and make a difference.

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What are Purdue Agriculture graduates doing?

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Average Salary: $51,419

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Cultivating the Future: Emily Carlisle

With a toddler’s intelligence, lifespans of 80–90 years and colors ranging from blue to green to red, macaws are truly impressive animals, as Emily Carlisle has discovered working with them this summer. Carlisle, an animal sciences major, has always had a passion for animals, which is what drew her to the Indianapolis Zoo, first as a volunteer, then as an intern and now as a seasonal worker. In each of her roles, Carlisle has been able to learn about the zoo’s animals while also growing her own knowledge and passion for animal care.

Carlisle’s experience with the Indianapolis Zoo began in high school as a “zoo teen.” The zoo teen program allows high schoolers ages 14–18 to work as volunteers that help to educate the public about different topics. Carlisle said, “I was a zoo teen for three years, so I was familiar with the zoo even before the internship.”

The progression from zoo volunteer to zoo intern came naturally to Carlisle when the opportunity arose for this summer.

“I've always loved everyone at the zoo, the environment, all the animals," Carlisle said. "It's one of my favorite places. When I got the opportunity to apply for the internship, I jumped on it.”

Agriculture Majors

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agriculture students tending crops in greenhouse