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UGA Specific Information for Agricultural Communication

Agricultural communication professionals tell the story of agriculture and the environment to consumers, legislators, and other key stakeholders. The Agricultural Communication major prepares students to understand and communicate specialized agricultural science and information through journalism, advertising, public relations, graphic design, and telecommunications. Students are given hands-on opportunities in classes and outside organizations to practice key skills and prepare them for a professional career.

Agricultural Communication students are also given once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to participate in international service-learning coursework, instilling the importance of cross-cultural communication and engagement, which allows students to practice the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting for the benefit of others. Upon graduation, our students have an established skill set to translate science, liaise between industry and consumers, and produce communication materials using new media and technology.

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Agricultural Communication*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs and Organizations
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACLT) Collegiate 4-H
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture)
UGA Mentor Program

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations

Connect with your Career Consultant

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

The job market for agricultural communicators includes:

Assistant Marketing Director
Graphic Designer
Marketing and Communication Coordinator
Media Specialist
Multimedia Communications Coordinator
News Writer or Editor
Program Service Coordinator
Project Manager
Public Relations Coordinator
Social Media Manager
Video Specialist

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

GENERAL:

Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
Idealist (non-profit jobs)
USAJobs (federal jobs)

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:

Professional Associations/Resources

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Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Agricultural Communication Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
City of Rome	Sales and Marketing Assistant
JCI Contractors	Marketing Coordinator
LandCare USA LLC	Account Manager
Schmidt Satterfield	Project Accountant
Soliant Health	Account Executive
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee	Food and Beverage Voyager
United States Forest Service	Public Affairs Specialist

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Agricultural Communication Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
University of Georgia	Crop and Soil Sciences, MS
University of Georgia	Ag Leadership, Educ, & Comm, Master’s
University of Georgia	Agricultural & Environ Educ, Master’s