172 PhD programmes in Agriculture & Forestry in United States

The Agronomy Department at University of Florida offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis option) in agronomy with specializations in plant physiology, ecology, management and nutrition, weed science (terrestrial and aquatic), and plant breeding and genetics.

The SFFGS at University of Florida offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Forest Resources and Conservation (professional, non-thesis), Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Forest Resources and Conservation. 

Plant Breeding at University of Florida is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental graduate program that provides comprehensive training to prepare well-rounded and career-ready plant breeders for academic, industry, non-profit and other sectors. 

The Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology (AMCB) graduate program at University of Florida offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

This Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation program at Brigham Young University emphasizes the scientific method in developing critical thinking and analytical skills applied to conservation and management problems related to wildlife ecology, wildlands, restoration science and/or rangeland/wildland ecology.

The Ph.D. program in Poultry Science at University of Georgia provides training in basic and/or applied research from world-renowned experts with a variety of specialties in poultry science and avian biology, as well as practical exposure to the dynamic poultry industry.

Marine Biology (MB) is the study of marine organisms and their relationship with the physical and chemical dynamics of the marine environment. The Marine Biology program is offered by the University of California, San Diego.

The MS and PhD in Marine Biology at The University of Maine are designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base in marine biology in areas including, but not restricted to, taxonomy/systematics, comparative morphology, evolution, genetics, physiology, cellular and molecular biology, and ecology. 

The Graduate Program in Marine Sciences at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill includes coursework and research in estuarine, coastal and oceanographic sciences, leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Sciences. 

The Forest Resources PhD program from Mississippi State University prepares graduates for meaningful science-based careers in the management and use of forested ecosystems.

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Concentration - Agribusiness and Applied Economics concentration at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University will combine training in agribusiness and/or applied economics. 

This doctoral Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership program at Oklahoma State University provides a comprehensive knowledge of agricultural education, communications and leadership by refining teaching and research skills.  

The Marine Science programme offered by University of South Florida develops expertise in oceanic ecosystems, seafloor characterization, biogeochemical cycling, aquatic resource evaluation, and hydrodynamic processes.

The PhD program in Animal Behavior at Arizona State University is a transdisciplinary graduate degree program that provides doctoral-level training in mechanistic and functional approaches to understanding behavior in a variety of animal taxa.

Degree programs in Animal Science at Pennsylvania State University are designed to provide the knowledge, training, and perspectives students need to take leadership roles in government, education, and industry.

Become an expert able to analyze environmental questions across multiple natural and social science perspectives with this Marine Science and Technology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

We offer MS and PhD degrees in Crop Science and Soil Science at Washington State University, with the ability to focus research in a variety of specialized areas within each discipline. 

Graduate study in Animal Sciences at the Auburn University is directed toward the master’s and doctoral degrees. The Master of Agriculture (MAg) is offered as a non-thesis degree and prepares students for careers in secondary education, Cooperative Extension and agribusiness. 

The PhD in Agricultural Economics at Washington State University is designed to provide the student with an excellent foundation in the theory and methods of economic analysis as well as experience in applied analysis of agricultural, agribusiness, and/or resource economics problems. 

Pennsylvania State University offers advanced degrees in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science designed to provide the knowledge, training, and perspectives students need to take leadership roles in government, education, and industry.