Apply now to get started on a career in Agricultural Sciences.
Scholarships available! Fill out the Interest Form for more information
Apply Now Interest FormProgram Offerings
Grayson College offers two associate degree programs and associate certificates and credentials: Associate of Science (AS) in Agricultural Science and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Agribusiness Management
AS Agricultural Science
Designed for traditional college students planning to transfer to a four-year university, the Associate of Science in Agricultural Sciences provides a strong academic foundation in agricultural theory, science, and industry principles. This transfer-focused degree prepares students to continue their education in advanced agricultural disciplines.Workforce and Career Track: AAS in Agribusiness Management
Designed for nontraditional students, working adults, and aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs, this pathway offers flexible, mostly online coursework combined with hands-on practicum and internship opportunities. Stackable credentials allow students to gain skills quickly, enter the workforce, choose a certification level that fits their needs.
Stackable Credentials Include:
- Occupational Skills Award in Small Scale Agriculture
- Level 1 Certificate: Agribusiness
- Level 1 Certificate: Agricultural Entrepreneurship
- Level 2 Certificate: Agricultural Industry and Technology
Program Focus
A graduate with an AS in Agricultural Sciences should possess competencies in basic economics and management, plant and animal operations, pest control, production and utilization of plant and animal products, marketing, and food sciences. Students interested in animals, wildlife, plants, biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, environment, technology, genetics, business, marketing, and more can all find an exciting and fulfilling career in agriculture.
- Critical thinking and evaluation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Scientific and quantitative skills
- Real-world application of knowledge
Career Information
Have questions related to a career in this field? Visit our Career Center!
Partnership with TAMU
The Grayson College Agricultural Sciences program has a strong partnership with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at East Texas A&M University. We have an official articulation agreement that allows Grayson college graduates with an Associates in Agricultural Sciences to transfer into the agricultural programs at Commerce with their Freshman and Sophomore years completed. The collaborative relationship between the Grayson College and ETAMU programs allows students to smoothly transition into a Bachelor of Science pathway in Agriculture.