BA/BS in Agricultural Mechanization

Agricultural Engineering Technology is a concentration under the agriculture BS that concentrates on the mechanical and technical side of farming. Topics include machinery, structures and systems that control environmental conditions. Graduates are prepared to design, fabricate, manage and sell agricultural systems, with possible careers include designing machines, conserving soil and water, selling equipment and managing farms. Students take on real problems via research work, internships and volunteer events in the community, with attention to improving farming efficiency, raising crop yields and limiting environmental impact. The academic home for this offering is Arthur Temple College (SFA) at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Prospective undergraduates apply online through either ApplyTexas or the Common App, choosing only one. The university reviews applications continuously rather than on one fixed date, although early applicants may gain advantages for aid and housing, and individual departments can set extra paperwork timelines.