Rangeland Sciences

 
Undergraduate Program Fact Sheet
Rangeland Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Sciences

Rangeland sciences is the study and sustainable management of rangelands across a variety of biomes, from arid deserts, to mesic grasslands, to tropical savannahs. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide advanced scientific knowledge regarding multiple ecological processes and social drivers influencing rangeland ecosystems around the globe.
Heather McDougald Murphy

Faces of AgSci

"Many people that do not understand the complexity of rangelands simply see a landscape devoid of value. I want to increase the understanding of why healthy rangelands are essential for sustainable human population growth." - Heather McDougald Murphy, Rangelands Sciences I Class of 2023

College of Agricultural Sciences

 
  2,709 |  
Total number of AgSci
undergraduate students
 
  34 |  
Number of undergraduate
students in this major
 
  $900K |  
In scholarships for
AgSci students
 
  $114M |  
In funding for AgSci
research each year

Rangeland Sciences Degree Options

Possible Areas of Study

  • Habitat Management
  • Pastoral Systems of the World
  • Sustainable Livestock Ranching
  • Sustainable Rangeland Ecosystem Stewardship

Degrees that Pay. Careers that Matter.

Job opportunities are abundant for graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or ecological sustainability. This expertise helps solve the world’s most pressing issues in the arenas of world hunger, human health, and environmental conservation. Discover how you can build a meaningful career that helps make tomorrow better.

Examples of career paths with a degree in Rangeland Sciences include:

  • Rancher or Farm Manager
  • Rangeland Conservationist
  • Range Economist
  • Game Enforcement
  • Soil and Water Conservationist
  • Land Use Planner

Individualized Advising

Advisors help students develop their course of study. They are the students’ link to scholarships and campus resources, advise on matters of professional development, and point students toward experiential learning and leadership opportunities that will help them be successful in their agricultural or business careers after graduation. For Rangeland Sciences advising, contact Matthew Hovland

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