Agriculture Pathway
Agriculture Career Pathway
Is this the right pathway for me?
- Do you enjoy being outdoors?
- Are you passionate about sustaining the environment?
- Do you like science, working with plants and working with your hands?
What is the Agriculture Pathway?
The Agriculture Career and Technical Education pathway provides students with a hands-on exploration of agriculture, covering crop cultivation and sustainable farming practices and environmental research. Through practical experiences and lessons in soil health, to solving complex environmental problems, students gain valuable insight into what it means to work in agriculture. Emphasizing technological advancements, this pathway prepares students for careers in farming, agronomy, forestry, and much more!
What sort of work would I do?
People in agriculture and environmental science have important jobs. Farmers grow crops and take care of animals. Scientists study ways to make farming and environments better and more sustainable. Foresters look after forests, making sure they stay healthy. Engineers create technology to help farms work better and create environmentally friendly practices. There are also people who handle the business side of farming as well as research jobs that identify and eliminate things that impact our environments. These jobs ensure that we have enough food and resources to take care of our environment.
Leads to these Careers
- Environmental Scientists
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners
- Many more! Students can complete job shadows and do career research through their Pathful subscriptions!
In-Demand Occupations
| Typical Education Required | Career Title | Average Annual Salary | Job Outlook in WA State (2020-2030) |
| High School | Landscaper | $36,160 | 3% increase (national) |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Environmental Scientists | $105,321 | 20% increase |
| Master’s Degree | Agricultural Research Engineer | $83,260 | 6% increase (national) |