Careers & Placement

A plant pathologist is a professional who specializes in plant health much as a physician specializes in human health or a veterinarian in animal health. Opportunities for graduates with plant pathology certificates, minors, and degrees include:

  • basic and applied research
  • international development
  • teaching
  • crop consulting
  • extension
  • farm and greenhouse managers
  • park and golf course superintendents
  • agribusiness sales representatives
  • other biological science positions requiring a bachelor's degree.

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Our Commitment to You

We are committed to excellence in research, extension, and teaching. Our department has been highly ranked, and our faculty have received top honors from K-State and academic professional societies. We recruit excellent graduate students and mentor them to success. Our graduates are successful in finding positions in academia, industry, and/or government service.

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