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Reference Information: Agricultural scientists
- Article from:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Article date:
- January 1, 1998
- Author:
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(D.O.T. 040.061-010, -014, -018, -038, -042, and -058; 041.061-014, -018, -046, and -082; and 041.081) Significant Points A large proportion, about 30 percent, work for Federal, State, and local governments.
A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs in applied research; a master's or doctoral degree is required for basic research. Those with advanced degrees have the best prospects; however, competition may be keen for some basic research jobs if Federal and State funding for these positions is cut. Nature of the Work The work agricultural scientists do plays an important part in maintaining and increasing the Nation's agricultural productivity. Agricultural ...