College of Agriculture
Sreekala Bajwa, Vice President of Agriculture, Dean and Director
Jennifer Thomson, Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Grounded in tradition and based on leading research, the programs housed in the College of Agriculture are designed to inspire the next generation of leaders. Students are exposed to a variety of disciplines, practices, hands-on experiences, research opportunities, and engaging faculty and supportive advisors throughout their educational journey. MSU’s College of Agriculture offers a unique blend of opportunities and experiences for students passionate about agriculture and making a difference in the world.
Graduate Programs
Note: An asterisk next to the degree title indicates that the program is WRGP Eligible. *
Department of Agricultural Economics & Economics
Department of Agricultural & Technology Education
- M.S. in Agricultural Education (Hybrid Online and On-Campus)
- Plan A (Thesis Option) - Ideal for students seeking to pursue a career in academia or research-focused roles.
- Plan B (Professional Paper Option) - Ideal for educators who want to enhance their career with research but are more focused on applying practical outcomes rather than pursuing further academic degrees.
- Plan C (Professional Master's Option) - Ideal for educators seeking advancement in their current career without the need for research, focusing on practical knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder.
Department of Animal & Range Sciences
- M.S. in Animal & Range Sciences
- Animal Science Emphasis
- Range Science Emphasis
- Biology Emphasis
- Ph.D. in Animal & Range Sciences
- Ph.D. in Ecology & Environmental Sciences - The Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology & Environmental Sciences is a collaborative program between the departments of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Animal & Range Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture, as well as the departments of Ecology and Earth Sciences in the College of Letters & Science.
Department of Entomology
Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences
- M.S. in Land Rehabilitation *
- M.S. in Land Resources & Environmental Sciences (Online and Accelerated options available)
- Ph.D. in Ecology & Environmental Sciences - The Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology & Environmental Sciences is a collaborative program between the departments of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Animal & Range Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture, as well as the departments of Ecology and Earth Sciences in the College of Letters & Science.
Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology
- M.S. in Biological Sciences
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Plan A (Thesis Option)
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Plan B (Project Option)
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- M.S. in Health Sciences *
- Molecular Medicine Track
- Health & Medicine Track
- M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology *
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
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Ph.D. in Ecology & Environmental Sciences - The Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology & Environmental Sciences is a collaborative program between the departments of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Animal & Range Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture, as well as the departments of Ecology and Earth Sciences in the College of Letters & Science.
- Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology *
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Montana Veterinary Medicine Program – In Cooperation with Washington State University
Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology
- M.S. in Plant Pathology
- M.S. in Plant Science
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Ph.D. in Ecology & Environmental Sciences - The Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology & Environmental Sciences is a collaborative program between the departments of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Animal & Range Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture, as well as the departments of Ecology and Earth Sciences in the College of Letters & Science.
- Ph.D. in Plant Science
Graduate Certificates
Department of Agricultural Economics & Economics
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Economic Analysis (Accelerated option available)