GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY

GRADUATE STUDY IN PURDUE AGRICULTURE — YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP!

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GRADUATE STUDY IN PURDUE AGRICULTURE — YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP!

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GROW YOUR EXPERTISE WITH A PURDUE GRADUATE DEGREE

The College of Agriculture offers nationally recognized graduate programs designed to prepare the next generation of scientists, innovators and leaders in food, agriculture, natural resources and environment. Students can pursue research-based master’s and doctoral degrees (MS/PhD) across a wide range of disciplines, as well as coursework-based professional master’s programs tailored to industry needs.

Our renowned faculty, hands-on learning environment and strong industry partnerships give Purdue Agriculture graduate students the tools to make real-world impact. All applications are submitted through the Purdue Graduate School, with admissions decisions made by each department’s graduate committee.

Globally renowned program
#3

Purdue is home to the #3 Agriculture program in the U.S.

QA World University Rankings 2025
Globally renowned program
#6

Purdue is home to the #6 Agriculture program in the U.S.

QA World University Rankings 2025
Globally renowned program
600+

Purdue Agriculture is home to over 600 graduate students.

Globally renowned program
#3

Purdue is home to the #3 Agriculture program in the U.S.

QA World University Rankings 2025

Globally renowned program
#6

Purdue is home to the #6 Agriculture program in the U.S.

QA World University Rankings 2025

Globally renowned program
600+

Purdue Agriculture is home to over 600 graduate students.

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Explore a graduate experience that opens doors to discovery, innovation and meaningful careers.

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Research Degrees: M.S. & Ph.D.

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Graduate students in the College of Agriculture are admitted through each of our eleven departments and five interdisciplinary programs. Explore the curricular requirements, faculty research interested and application deadlines for our programs.

Identified a program? Apply through Purdue's Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.

AG RESEARCH GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

Meet our graduate students and explore their groundbreaking work in agricultural research!

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