Learn why you should enroll in a graduate program in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State.

"Penn State is ranked among the top 15 research institutions in the nation."

Diverse Academic Programs

  • Graduate degree programs are offered in fifteen major areas within the college.
  • Eight cross-disciplinary degrees offered in partnership with other Penn State colleges in fields such as Ecology or Energy, Environmental and Food Economics.
  • Dual-title degree programs enable students to broaden and fully integrate a second field of study alongside their major.
  • Convenient, high-quality online learning for study outside the traditional classroom in fields such as Turfgrass Management and Homeland Security.

Cutting-edge research

Leading the charge with research in cross-cutting thematic areas because complex problems require complex solutions.

  • Advancing agricultural and food systems
  • Developing biologically based materials and products
  • Building community resilience and capacity
  • Promoting environmental resilience
  • Supporting integrated health solutions

State-of-the-art facilities support development and research productivity.

  • Centers and Institutes support interdisciplinary research within and between colleges.
  • Research facilities range from greenhouse and plant growth facilities to core facilities that house cryo-electron microscopy and next-gen sequencing technologies.

Small class sizes

In our graduate programs, classes are small enough to allow you to be more than a face in the crowd. With class sizes averaging eleven students, the individual attention you desire is only a question away.

Financial support

Financial support is available through university, college, and governmental fellowships as well as departmental teaching and research assistantships.

Graduate student life

A wealth of resources is available to help students succeed both on and off campus.

Student Testimonials

"My adviser is key to my success in my Ph.D. program. I strongly believe that the match between student and professor is very important for the development of good research and student's achievement." --Ph.D., Agricultural and Extension Education

"We have renowned faculty members and great facilities. The department does a great job networking students with industries and preparing them for the private sector." --M.S., Food Sciences

"I feel I work in a great community with supportive faculty and an open environment for the free exchange of ideas." --Ph.D., Plant Pathology

Office for Research and Graduate Education

Address

217 Agricultural Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802

Office for Research and Graduate Education

Address

217 Agricultural Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802