Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Communication - Major | On-Campus |
Explore our Ag Communication Program
There’s no question that in this day and age, communication is key. Combine your love of agriculture and communications in this exciting program. This degree is a game-changer in the critical need for storytelling in today’s ag industry. Communicators are needed across the industry, whether it’s farmers, leading companies, implement dealers, commodity groups, professional publications, or areas such as food, beverage, livestock, and the textile industries. This program blends agriculture, communication, and liberal education courses that prepare grads for a wide variety of exciting career choices.
Agricultural Communication is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Amberly Cox
Asst Dir of Recruitment
Agricultural Communication Major
The agricultural communication degree prepares students to be effective communicators in agribusinesses, commodity groups, agricultural advocacy agencies, and agricultural communication organizations. The program blends agriculture, communication, and liberal education courses that prepare students for a wide variety of career choices.
Program Outcomes
- Integrate communication theories into personal and professional contexts.
- Identify and critique human relationship orientations and group communication processes.
- Construct and critique professional written communication.
- Create, deliver, and critique professional presentations.
- Utilize different technologies for communication.
Awards & Accreditation
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
| Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 |
| Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
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What is Campus Life Like?
Residential Life
University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!
