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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Agricultural and Human Sciences

Careers

Nurturing growth. Building community. Serving society.
Our graduates leave their mark on the world by doing work that matters.

Work That Matters


We grow tomorrow’s leaders. Among our alumni are former North Carolina governors and parenting education providers as well as global leaders in animal agriculture. 

Graduates of our programs find success in a number of fields — from nonprofit administration, secondary education, and agricultural leadership to community youth development, volunteer resource management, and family sciences. 

A degree from our department enables you to pursue a meaningful career or continue your education in graduate or professional school. Opportunity awaits you in one of the many career paths below.

Ag Communications

Have a love for writing, marketing or public relations? Apply those skills to a meaningful career in the agricultural industry. 

Agricultural Education

Through this track, you can pursue a career in teaching and FFA leadership or become an industry sales rep, consultant or manager. 

Agricultural Management

Interested in holding a leadership position within the agriculture field? Come learn the skills needed to be an effective and motivational leader. 

Agricultural Science

The agricultural industry needs professionals who can manage and lead. Explore the exciting career options. 

Community Development

Careers in this field offer an opportunity to improve the quality of life of communities in need. 

Extension Agent

Extension delivers research-based knowledge to communities in every corner of the state. Discover opportunities in Extension. 

Family Life Coaching

Demand for family life coaches is on the rise. Strengthen one of the key pillars of our society through this rewarding career. 

Family Life Education

Interested in strengthening families in your community? The field of relationship education offers a variety of career choices. 

Nonprofit Administration

Passionate about helping others? From a community organizer to a nonprofit manager, many career possibilities are available. 

Parenting Education

This field offers a wide variety of job opportunities, from parenting coach to public speaker and workshop leader. 

Relationship Education

Professionals in this field support couples to help make their relationships work. From teaching to counseling, the possibilities are abundant. 

Youth Development

Do you desire to help young adults develop life skills that will help them succeed? Consider a career in youth development. 

Training the Pros

With his degree in hand, Christian Gray owns and operates D.I.V.E.R.S.E. (Dedicated Individuals who Value Education, Relationships, Success, and Effort) LLC, a nonprofit that uses basketball in developing leadership skills and ethical decision-making among minority youth. He has helped children, teenagers, and NBA players hone their skills on and off the court.

Learn More About Christian
AHS graduate Christian Gray

Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn

Joy Morgan earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Education at NC State. She returned to her home county and taught both middle and high school agricultural education before returning to pursue her doctorate degree. Joy is now an assistant professor at NC State and shares her passion for agriculture by teaching the next generation of agricultural educators.

Read Joy’s story
Joy Morgan

Career Resources

CALS Career Services

We prepare students to pursue successful career paths and connect employers with well-trained talent. Put us to work for you.

NC State Career Development Center

See how the Career Development Center can jumpstart your career search.

NC State Alumni Association

Find jobs posted by employers seeking graduates from NC State. And don’t miss upcoming webinars, career fairs and networking opportunities.

Ag Careers

Check out the leading job board for agriculture, food and biotechnology.

USDA

View a list of recruitment resources and search USDA vacancies.

Agri-Search

Consider a job placement firm specializing in all facets of the agriculture industry.

NC State & A&T Extension Job Opportunities

Find current Extension career opportunities throughout North Carolina. 

Extension Jobs

Find jobs in Extension, outreach, research and higher education throughout the United States.