Why Purdue?
Graduates are equipped to lead in sustainable agriculture and food system innovation across a variety of professional pathways.
- Agricultural policy analyst
- Environmental educator
- Farm manager
- Local food systems coordinator
- Nonprofit program director
- Organic certification specialist
- Sustainable agriculture consultant
With a flexible plan of study to create your own path, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers or graduate school. Whether you dream of a global career in sustainability or plan to level-up in graduate school, you’ll graduate with a solid mix of science, real-world skills and hands-on experiences. A strong foundation that sets you up to stand out — whether you’re applying for internships, jobs or advanced degrees.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Keirstyn Amponsah
Keirstyn Amponsah loves the interdisciplinary nature of her major, which connects sustainable agriculture to culture, journalism, livestock, soil science, microbiology and more. She’s learned far more than expected and feels equipped — and excited — to make a real impact both in her own community and beyond.
Ava Coleianne
Ava Coleianne chose sustainable food and farming systems to turn her passion for improving access to nutritious, sustainably produced food into a career. She values the major’s tight-knit community within Purdue’s large, opportunity-rich environment — offering both personal support and the resources to help students thrive.
Transfer to Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements, including a minimum GPA of 2.5. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
